wood carvings (35 items)
Grey Rhino
Copal Wood Alebrije Rhino Figurine in Grey from Mexico
Grey Rhino, Copal Wood Alebrije Rhino Figurine in Grey from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
Hand-painted with intricate motifs in grey and silver tones, this fascinating rhino figurine is crafted by Mexican duo Zeny and Reyna. They work in the time-honored tradition of alebrije handicrafts... read more$69.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Blue Iguana
Hand Crafted Folk Art Iguana Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Blue Iguana, Hand Crafted Folk Art Iguana Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Preserving an art form unique to Oaxaca, artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez craft this amazing alebrije sculpture of an iguana. The sculpture is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with myriad... read more$79.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Black Fox
Wood Alebrije Fox Figurine in Black from Mexico
Black Fox, Wood Alebrije Fox Figurine in Black from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
Carved of copal wood, a watchful fox is depicted in this charming alebrije figurine. Mexican duo Zeny and Reyna design this figurine, which is hand-painted with metallic motifs over its stark black... read more$89.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Red Dragonfly
Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca
Red Dragonfly, Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca
Teresita Gonzalez
Alebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals, such as elephants and crocodiles, or they can be more fantastical creatures, such as dragons. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Xoxocotlan in the Mexican state... read more$67.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Rainbow Pegasus
Oaxacan Folk Art Pegasus Alebrije
Rainbow Pegasus, Oaxacan Folk Art Pegasus Alebrije
Esteban Hernandez
Mexico's Esteban Hernandez works in the wonderful Oaxacan folk art form known as alebrijes to create this unique pegasus sculpture. He carves the winged horse from copal wood, and then carefully... read more$79.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Mythical Pegasus
Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture
Mythical Pegasus, Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture
Esteban Hernandez
Working in the fabulous Oaxacan folk art form known as alebrijes, Mexico's Esteban Hernandez creates this unique sculpture. He carves the pegasus from copal wood, which is then carefully painted by... read more$79.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Saint Joseph
Floral Wood Statuette of Saint Joseph from Guatemala
Saint Joseph, Floral Wood Statuette of Saint Joseph from Guatemala
Juan and Carolina
Cradling baby Jesus in one arm, Saint Joseph adds a touch of Christian reverence to any home. Guatemalan duo Juan and Carolina create this statuette, which is carved from pinewood and painted by hand... read more$74.99Artist: Juan and Carolina
Mary's Corona
Hand-Painted Wood Mary Statuette from Guatemala
Mary's Corona, Hand-Painted Wood Mary Statuette from Guatemala
Juan and Carolina
With a corona on top of her head, Mother Mary stands with her hands held together in prayer as she wears a floral dress. This tall statuette is created by Guatemalan artisans Juan and Carolina; they... read more$77.99Artist: Juan and Carolina
Jesus Revived
Hand-Painted Floral Wood Jesus Statuette from Guatemala
Jesus Revived, Hand-Painted Floral Wood Jesus Statuette from Guatemala
Juan and Carolina
Depicted in the moments after his resurrection, Jesus is the subject of this reverent statuette from Guatemala. Artisan duo Juan and Carolina create this statuette, which is carved from pinewood and... read more$69.99Artist: Juan and Carolina
Rainbow Snail
Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico
Rainbow Snail, Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
Husband and wife duo Zeny and Reyna from Oaxaca grew up with the tradition of carving alebrijes (fantastical figurines of real and imagined animals); both of their parents were master carvers in that... read more$94.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Acrobatic Dragon
Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine
Acrobatic Dragon, Colorful Hand Carved and Painted Dragon Alebrije Figurine
Zeny and Reyna
Husband and wife duo Zeny and Reyna from Oaxaca grew up with the tradition of carving alebrijes (fantastical figurines of real and imagined animals); both of their parents were master carvers in that... read more$67.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Green Hummingbird
Green Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Green Hummingbird, Green Hummingbird Alebrije Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Zeny and Reyna
A playful hummingbird seeks out the sweet nectar of flowers in an alebrije sculpture designed to hang from the ceiling. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije.... read more$79.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Blue Cat Greeting
Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture
Blue Cat Greeting, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture
Zeny and Reyna
Wearing bright red lipstick, a whimsical blue cat lifts her tail in greeting. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a... read more$97.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Playful Blue Kitten
Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture
Playful Blue Kitten, Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture
Zeny and Reyna
A whimsical blue kitten romps and plays. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije cat. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based... read more$94.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Blue Hummingbird
Blue Hummingbird Alebrije Hanging Sculpture from Mexico
Blue Hummingbird, Blue Hummingbird Alebrije Hanging Sculpture from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
A playful hummingbird soars skyward in an alebrije sculpture designed to hang from the ceiling. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. These fanciful... read more$77.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Purple Hummingbird
Oaxacan Hummingbird Sculpture
Purple Hummingbird, Oaxacan Hummingbird Sculpture
Zeny and Reyna
Hovering on whirring wings, a whimsical hummingbird seeks out the sweet nectar of flowers. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are... read more$77.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Dainty Deer in Grey
Handcrafted Grey Deer Alebrije Sculpture
Dainty Deer in Grey, Handcrafted Grey Deer Alebrije Sculpture
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Working in the traditional Oaxacan folk art form called alebrijes, Pablo and Lucy Mendez in Mexico create this marvelous sculpture. The delicate deer is carved by hand from copal wood and then painted... read more$79.99Artist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Frosty Owl
Blue Tipped White and Black Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Frosty Owl, Blue Tipped White and Black Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This snowy owl sets down after flying through the frigid winds of the north. Actually, this bird is an alebrije, part of a folk art tradition that carves animals and adds bright colors and... read more$87.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Happy Emperor Penguins
Black and White Penguin Alebrije Figures from Oaxaca (Pair)
Happy Emperor Penguins, Black and White Penguin Alebrije Figures from Oaxaca (Pair)
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
These happy-footed penguins have put on their party clothes for the weekend. The two copal wood figures are alebrijes, a tradition of painting hand-carved animal figures in bright colors and wild... read more$99.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Blue Axolotl
Handmade Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Blue Axolotl, Handmade Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This unique axolotl sculpture is the design of artists Jesus and Roxana Hernandez who recreate one of Mexico's most iconic creatures in a colorful form. Hand crafted from copal wood and hand painted... read more$94.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Wind Glider
Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca
Wind Glider, Blue and Red Copal Wood Pegasus Alebrije from Oaxaca
Esteban Hernandez
This cobalt blue winged horse figure with flame-colored accents shows that Mexican handcrafts are quite adept at taking outside influences and making them their own. It is based on the European myth... read more$74.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Hummingbird Visits a Cactus
Hummingbird and Barrel Cactus Wood Sculpture From Oaxaca
Hummingbird Visits a Cactus, Hummingbird and Barrel Cactus Wood Sculpture From Oaxaca
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Pablo and Lucy Mendez of San Martin Tilcajete are a husband-and-wife team dedicated to carving the local copal wood (Bursera copallifera) into the capricious figures this town in the Mexican state of... read more$99.99Artist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Little Fox
Colorful Copal Wood Fox Alebrije from Mexico
Little Fox, Colorful Copal Wood Fox Alebrije from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez recreate an adorable fox in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with festive geometric patterns in a palette of grey, mint... read more$79.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Fantastic Pegasus
Artisan Crafted Pegasus Alebrije
Fantastic Pegasus, Artisan Crafted Pegasus Alebrije
Esteban Hernandez
Esteban Hernandez in Mexico works in the wonderful Oaxacan folk art form known as alebrijes to create this excellent pegasus sculpture. He carves the winged horse from copal wood, and then carefully... read more$79.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Psychedelic Pegasus
Handmade Pegasus Alebrije Statuette
Psychedelic Pegasus, Handmade Pegasus Alebrije Statuette
Esteban Hernandez
Working in the fabulous folk art form known as alebrijes, Oaxacan artisan Esteban Hernandez creates this unique sculpture. He carves the pegasus from copal wood, which is then carefully painted by... read more$79.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Blue Yonder
Blue and Green Carved Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Blue Yonder, Blue and Green Carved Owl Alebrije Figure from Oaxaca
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Always associated with knowledge beyond our own, owls are a natural fit to become alebrijes, members of a folk art traditional that paints animal wood sculptures in bright colors and intricate... read more$87.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Amazonian Axolotl
Alebrije Axolotl Sculpture
Amazonian Axolotl, Alebrije Axolotl Sculpture
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
This wonderful alebrije axolotl sculpture is the original creation of Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Oaxaca, Mexico. The figurine is hand carved from copal wood and meticulously hand painted with... read more$87.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Blue Dancing Frog
Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Frog Figurine Sculpture
Blue Dancing Frog, Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Frog Figurine Sculpture
Zeny and Reyna
This dancing frog, all in blue, captivates with the vibrancy of Mexican artistry. Zeny and Reyna transform a branch of the copal tree into the whimsical creature and paint it by hand in the style of... read more$77.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Mexican Hairless Dog in Red
Orange Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije Figurine
Mexican Hairless Dog in Red, Orange Copal Wood Mexican Hairless Dog Alebrije Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Bring home this colorful alebrije rendition of a xolo—short for xoloesquintle—Mexico's iconic hairless dog. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful... read more$99.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Asian Arowana
Hand-Carved Suar Wood Arowana Fish Sculpture from Bali
Asian Arowana, Hand-Carved Suar Wood Arowana Fish Sculpture from Bali
Sarwaedi
The ancient feng shui doctrine tells us about a majestic sea creature that blesses humans with happiness, love, health and power. Known as the golden dragon of the ocean, the Arowana fish comes... read more$79.99Artist: Sarwaedi
Scared of Bhutakala
Hand-Carved Natural Hibiscus Wood Bhutakala Mask from Bali
Scared of Bhutakala, Hand-Carved Natural Hibiscus Wood Bhutakala Mask from Bali
Made Tresna
Sacred mythological texts written by sages announced the existence of the spirit of darkness, whose name is composed of the words Bhuta and Kala, meaning “energy that causes darkness.” With an... read more$74.99Artist: Made Tresna
Time Voyage
Traditional Hand-Carved Albesia Wood Sculpture from Bali
Time Voyage, Traditional Hand-Carved Albesia Wood Sculpture from Bali
Citra
The stunning islands of Bali contain a story of grandeur and magnificence in their ancient complexes, today hidden in their natural landscapes. However, this cultural heritage remains alive in each... read more$69.99Artist: Citra
Incarnation of God
Traditional Hand-Carved Painted Albesia Wood Wall Mask
Incarnation of God, Traditional Hand-Carved Painted Albesia Wood Wall Mask
Gio
This traditional wall mask illustrates the link between gods and humans through enigmatic details. Balinese artisan Gio uses albesia wood to carve each of the details that compose this marvelous... read more$64.99Artist: Gio
Barong of Bali
Handcrafted Acacia Wood Mask of Balinese Barong
Barong of Bali, Handcrafted Acacia Wood Mask of Balinese Barong
Made Mulyani
Wandering through the ancient landscapes of Bali, the Barong is a divine spirit that protects the forest and all its inhabitants from negative energies. Often shown in sacred ceremonies, this stunning... read more$89.99Artist: Made Mulyani
Dragon and Ganesha
Dark Brown Carved Coconut Shell with Ganesha and a Dragon
Dragon and Ganesha, Dark Brown Carved Coconut Shell with Ganesha and a Dragon
Eka
In something so simple as a coconut shell, it is possible to create an intricate carving of an Anantaboga dragon encircling an image of the Hindu deity Ganesha. By Eka, this beautiful open-work... read more$89.99Artist: Eka