wood carving (11 items)
Ancestral Image
Hand Carved Wood Skull Figurine in Yellow from Mexico
Ancestral Image, Hand Carved Wood Skull Figurine in Yellow from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures honored their dead through celebrations and commemorations; after the arrival of the Spaniards, these cultural traditions became fused with the Catholic church's rituals... read more$89.99$80.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Lord of the Dead
Ceramic Statuette Vessel Day of the Dead Mexico
Lord of the Dead, Ceramic Statuette Vessel Day of the Dead Mexico
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Angel Ceron crafts a faithful replica of a ceremonial bowl found in the Zaachila archeological site of the state of Oaxaca. Crafted of ceramic, it features Mictlantecuhtli, Lord of the Dead, striking... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Blue Death
Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Skull Figurine from Mexico
Blue Death, Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Skull Figurine from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Mexico's Day of the Dead festivities are unlike any other country's, but skulls are part of the national shared imagery and are a favorite subject for artisans all year. After this hand carved copal... read more$57.99$52.19Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Fiery Cat
Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Orange from Mexico
Fiery Cat, Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Orange from Mexico
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Working in the traditional style of traditional folk art alebrijes, Mexican duo Pablo and Lucy Mendez create this charming cat figurine. The cat is carved of copal wood, its black body hand-painted... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Death and Folklore
Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine
Death and Folklore, Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Skulls are a recurrent theme in Mexican handicrafts, reflecting the convivial and familiar attitudes of the Mexican people towards death. Artisans in San Martín Tilcajete in the state of Oaxaca apply... read more$57.99$52.19Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Quetzalcoatl Warrior
Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Skull and Serpent Mask
Quetzalcoatl Warrior, Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Skull and Serpent Mask
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Celebrating Mesoamerica's ancient cultures, artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association create an original mask based on a lifelong study of Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures. A stylized image of... read more$89.99$80.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Fiery Cat
Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Orange from Mexico
Fiery Cat, Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Orange from Mexico
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Working in the traditional style of traditional folk art alebrijes, Mexican duo Pablo and Lucy Mendez create this charming cat figurine. The cat is carved of copal wood, its black body hand-painted... read more$49.99$42.49Artist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Colorful Butterfly
Unique Butterfly Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Colorful Butterfly, Unique Butterfly Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Marina Lozano
This fantastical papier mache alebrije sculpture is crafted by Marina Lozano in Mexico. The artisan creates her unique version of a butterfly, with an unusual splayed tail and lizard-like head. The... read more$77.99$70.19Artist: Marina Lozano
Colorful Bird
Bird-Like Papier Mache Alebrije Sculpture
Colorful Bird, Bird-Like Papier Mache Alebrije Sculpture
Marina Lozano
This unique papier mache alebrije sculpture is crafted by Marina Lozano in Mexico. The artisan creates her fantastical version of a bird, with enormous bug-like eyes and a long neck and tail. Designed... read more$77.99$70.19Artist: Marina Lozano
Carpenter Catrin
Hand Painted Ceramic Catrin Sculpture
Carpenter Catrin, Hand Painted Ceramic Catrin Sculpture
Jorge Escamilla
In an homage to José Guadalupe Posada's "La Calavera Catrina", Mexico's Jorge Escamilla creates this fun sculpture. Wearing overalls and carrying a saw and a wooden board, the skeletal... read more$59.99$47.99Artist: Jorge Escamilla
Yucatecan Skeleton Couple
Mexican display jigsaw puzzle
Yucatecan Skeleton Couple, Mexican display jigsaw puzzle
Fernando Sarvide
Dressed in their Sunday best, a couple goes for a stroll in the plaza. They wear the traditional and beautiful attire from the state of Yucatan — the man dressed in a guayabera shirt and white... read more$74.99$67.49Artist: Fernando Sarvide