Alebrijes and Wood Figures
Oaxacan Wood Carvings
Hand-carved and then painted in cheerful colors, these alebrije carvings are the most sought-after folk art in Mexico. Each finely-crafted sculpture reflects its maker’s talent and imagination. We buy our figurines directly from carvers living in villages of the Oaxaca valley. Most are signed by the artists. In most wood-carving families, the husband does the carving and whittling, children sand the figurines to a smooth finish, and it is often the wives who paint the finely-detailed patterns. The realm of Oaxacan woodcarving reflects the best of Mexico’s wonderful, “made-by-hand” artistic traditions. For more details, download our promotional flyer at this link.

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Alebrijes are hand-carved and then painted in cheerful colors, these alebrijes carvings are the most sought-after folk art in Mexico. These figurines are carved from the twisted branches of the copal tree, which grow wild in the valley hills. The wood is lightweight, easily workable, and sands to a smooth finish. Each finely-crafted sculpture reflects its maker’s talent and imagination and each is one of a kind. Their inspiration comes from many places including their dreams, superstitions, and exuberant fiestas. We buy our figurines directly from carvers living in villages of the Oaxaca valley. Most are signed by the artists. Browse our Viva Oaxaca website galleries to see carvings by many fine artists including Mario Casellanos, Avelino Perez, Lauro Ramirez, the Blas family and the Taller Tribus Mixes. Enjoy!
Showing 1–28 of 173 results
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Coyote Howling Alebrije, Light Pink
Size: 8.5 inches tall x 5.5 inches long
This coyote howling alebrije is painted light pink with a dark pink and blue floral design. The tail detaches for shipping. It is handcrafted and signed by Juventino Melchor.
SKU: WD-1_008$85.00 -
Rabbit Alebrije Carving
Size: 7.5 inches tall x 5.5 long
This Rabbit Alebrije is painted with intricate geometric patterns. Handmade in Oaxaca, Mexico at Taller de Mario Castellanos.
SKU: WD-1_007$229.00 -
Howling Coyote Alebrije, Dark Pink
Size: 8.5 inches tall by 5.5 inches long
The Howling Coyote Alebrije carving is handcrafted by Juventino Melchor and is signed. Painted in a bright dark pink with a beautiful floral design. Tail detaches for shipping.
SKU: WD-1_009$85.00 -
Red Bullfrog Carving
Size: 6 inches long x 4.5 inches tall
This Red Bullfrog Carving is by David Blas. It features a red underside with multicolored detailing on top. The top colors may slightly vary.
SKU: WD-4_02$59.00 -
Orange Bullfrog Carving
Size: 6 inches long x 4.5 inches tall
The Orange Bullfrog Carving is by David Blas. It features an orange underside with multicolored detailing on top. The top colors may slightly vary.
SKU: WD-4_03$59.00 -
Armadillo Alebrije By Tribus Mixes
Size: 12 inches long
The Armadillo Alebrije is a Oaxacan carving by Tribus Mixes Collective. It is intricately painted in gray, orange, blue and cream. Signed by the artist.
SKU: WD-7_016$139.00 -
Wasp Alebrije
SIZE: 6 inches long x 7 inches wide
The Wasp Alebrije is by Tribus Mixes Collective. It has a beautifully painted intricate design. The legs are made of a metal material. It is quite unique.
SKU: WD-7_017$49.00 -
Running Rabbit Alebrije
Size: 5 inches long
The Running Rabbit Alebrije is a Oaxacan wood carving by Taller Tribus Mixes. It is handpainted in geometric pattern of tan, brown, black and white patterns. Ears detach for safe shipping.
SKU: WD-7_028$89.00 -
Multicolored Hummingbird
Size: 6.5 inches wide
The Multicolored Hummingbird is created by the Tribus Mixes Collective in Oaxaca, Mexico. This piece is not signed. Colors may vary. Each has a tiny hook from which the bird can hang.
SKU: WD-7_036$22.50 -
Sprinting Rabbit Alebrije
Size: 5.5 inches long x 6.5 inches tall
The Sprinting Rabbit Alebrije is made by Tribus Mixes and signed. The ears and tail detach for shipping.
SKU: WD-7_045$89.00 -
Red Dingo
Size: 7 inches long x 9.5 inches tall
This Red Dingo alebrije is hand-painted with a geometric gray and white design. Created in Oaxaca, Mexico by the Tribus Mixes Studio.
SKU: WD-7_025$145.00 -
Turtle Carving by Tribus Mixes
SIZE: 8 inches long
Turtle wood figure, a handcrafted Oaxacan alebrije, measures 8 inches long. It is made by Tribus Mixes artists collective.
SKU: WD-7_055$59.00 -
Armadillo Alebrijes
Size: measures 8 inches tall by 12 inches long
The Armadillo Alebrije measures looks animated, standing as if on the attack. It is painted in bright colors in a beautiful design. Parts detach for safe shipping. Paint colors and patterns may vary from the carving shown. This Oaxacan woodcarving Alebrije is by Rogelio Blas F.
SKU: WD-1_040$89.00 -
Chupacabra Alebrijes
Size: 12 inches long x 12 inches tall x 9 inches wide
The Chupacabra Alebrije figure represents the legendary folkloric blood-sucking creature. Handcrafted in the Sierra Norte Mountains north of Oaxaca, by the renowned Blas Alebrijes family. Wings and tail detach for shipping.
SKU: WD-1_002$139.00 -
Purple Sitting Cat Alebrije
Size: 4.5 inches tall
This purple sitting cat alebrije is handcrafted and signed by Roberta Angeles. It is right facing with its head tilted back. The tail detaches for shipping.
SKU: WD-2_05$22.00 -
Stretching Cat Alebrije
Size: 5.5-inch long
This Stretching Cat Alebrije is handcrafted in Oaxaca by Roberta Angeles Ojeda. It is painted red with a floral design. The tail detaches for shipping. It is signed.
SKU: WD-2_08$22.00 -
Chihuahua Alebrije
Size: 9 inches long x 7 inches tall
This Chihuahua Alebrije is carved from one piece of woo by Mario Castellanos. It is beautifully painted in brown with an intricate blue and white geometric design. It is signed.
SKU: WD-2_09$130.00 -
Pit Bull Wood Carving
Size: 6 inches long x 5 inches tall
This Pit Bull Wood Carving is painted blue with darker blue designs and features a studded collar. It is carved from one piece of copal wood by Juventino Melchor and it is signed.
SKU: WD-2_18$60.00 -
Blue American Pit Bull
Size: 6 inches long x 5 inches tall
The blue American pit bull is carved from one piece of copal wood by Juventino Melchor and is signed. It features blue detailing on the legs and body, and has a red studded collar. Made in Oaxaca, Mexico.
SKU: WD-2_11$60.00 -
Purple Owl Carving
Size: 5.5 inches tall x 3.25 inches wide
The Purple Owl Carving is made in Oaxaca by Lauro Ramirez and Griselda Morales. Handpainted with incredible geometric patterns. Signed by the artist.
SKU: WD-3_09$95.00 -
Snail Alebrije
SIZE: 7 inches long
This Snail Alebrije is a Oaxacan carving by Javier Blas. Decorated in cheerful colors of pink and blue with geometric detailing.
SKU: WD-4_11$45.00 -
Miniature Turtle Alebrije
Size: 2 inches long
These miniature turtle alebrije carvings are handcrafted by Joaquin Hernandez. Each is uniquely painted in bright colors. They make great stocking stuffers or party favors.
SKU: WD-8_02$8.95 -
Nahual Dog Tuba Player
Size: 9.5 inches tall
Nahual Dog Tuba Player is a Oaxacan wood carving by Juventino Melchor. Each one is painted in unique color patterns. Colors may differ from that shown.
SKU: WD-6_09$59.00 -
Bat Alebrije Carving
Size: 7 inches tall x 15 inches wide
Bat Alebrije Carving is painted purple with bright purple designs and bright green wings. Handcrafted by Lauro Ramirez and Griselda Morales.
SKU: WD-1_019$135.00 -
Miniature Grasshopper Alebrije
Size: 2.5 inches long
The Miniature Grasshopper Alebrije is made by Joaquin Hernandez. Each grasshopper is a different color. Antennae detach for safe shipping.
SKU: WD-8_10$8.95 -
Nahual Parrot Music Band
Size: Each is 6 inches tall
The Nahual Parrot Music Band is a set of 5 nahual parrot musicians as shown. The parrots are informally dressed in festive colors. These Oaxacan Carvings are by Avelino Perez.
SKU: WD-6_03$369.00 -
Nahual Burro
Size: 8.5 inches tall
The Nahual Burro is a bold blue color with wings edged in green and brown. Handmade by Avelino Perez and signed by the artist.
SKU: WD-6_12$78.00
Alebrijes and Wood Figures
Oaxacan Wood Carvings
Hand-carved and then painted in cheerful colors, these alebrije carvings are the most sought-after folk art in Mexico. Each finely-crafted sculpture reflects its maker’s talent and imagination. We buy our figurines directly from carvers living in villages of the Oaxaca valley. Most are signed by the artists. In most wood-carving families, the husband does the carving and whittling, children sand the figurines to a smooth finish, and it is often the wives who paint the finely-detailed patterns. The realm of Oaxacan woodcarving reflects the best of Mexico’s wonderful, “made-by-hand” artistic traditions.

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Alebrijes are hand-carved and then painted in cheerful colors, these alebrijes carvings are the most sought-after folk art in Mexico. These figurines are carved from the twisted branches of the copal tree, which grow wild in the valley hills. The wood is lightweight, easily workable, and sands to a smooth finish. Each finely-crafted sculpture reflects its maker’s talent and imagination and each is one of a kind. Their inspiration comes from many places including their dreams, superstitions, and exuberant fiestas. We buy our figurines directly from carvers living in villages of the Oaxaca valley. Most are signed by the artists. Browse our Viva Oaxaca website galleries to see carvings by many fine artists including Mario Casellanos, Avelino Perez, Lauro Ramirez, the Blas family and the Taller Tribus Mixes. Enjoy!
Showing 1–28 of 173 results
-
Coyote Howling Alebrije, Light Pink
Size: 8.5 inches tall x 5.5 inches long
This coyote howling alebrije is painted light pink with a dark pink and blue floral design. The tail detaches for shipping. It is handcrafted and signed by Juventino Melchor.
SKU: WD-1_008$85.00 -
Rabbit Alebrije Carving
Size: 7.5 inches tall x 5.5 long
This Rabbit Alebrije is painted with intricate geometric patterns. Handmade in Oaxaca, Mexico at Taller de Mario Castellanos.
SKU: WD-1_007$229.00 -
Howling Coyote Alebrije, Dark Pink
Size: 8.5 inches tall by 5.5 inches long
The Howling Coyote Alebrije carving is handcrafted by Juventino Melchor and is signed. Painted in a bright dark pink with a beautiful floral design. Tail detaches for shipping.
SKU: WD-1_009$85.00 -
Red Bullfrog Carving
Size: 6 inches long x 4.5 inches tall
This Red Bullfrog Carving is by David Blas. It features a red underside with multicolored detailing on top. The top colors may slightly vary.
SKU: WD-4_02$59.00 -
Orange Bullfrog Carving
Size: 6 inches long x 4.5 inches tall
The Orange Bullfrog Carving is by David Blas. It features an orange underside with multicolored detailing on top. The top colors may slightly vary.
SKU: WD-4_03$59.00 -
Armadillo Alebrije By Tribus Mixes
Size: 12 inches long
The Armadillo Alebrije is a Oaxacan carving by Tribus Mixes Collective. It is intricately painted in gray, orange, blue and cream. Signed by the artist.
SKU: WD-7_016$139.00 -
Wasp Alebrije
SIZE: 6 inches long x 7 inches wide
The Wasp Alebrije is by Tribus Mixes Collective. It has a beautifully painted intricate design. The legs are made of a metal material. It is quite unique.
SKU: WD-7_017$49.00 -
Running Rabbit Alebrije
Size: 5 inches long
The Running Rabbit Alebrije is a Oaxacan wood carving by Taller Tribus Mixes. It is handpainted in geometric pattern of tan, brown, black and white patterns. Ears detach for safe shipping.
SKU: WD-7_028$89.00 -
Multicolored Hummingbird
Size: 6.5 inches wide
The Multicolored Hummingbird is created by the Tribus Mixes Collective in Oaxaca, Mexico. This piece is not signed. Colors may vary. Each has a tiny hook from which the bird can hang.
SKU: WD-7_036$22.50 -
Sprinting Rabbit Alebrije
Size: 5.5 inches long x 6.5 inches tall
The Sprinting Rabbit Alebrije is made by Tribus Mixes and signed. The ears and tail detach for shipping.
SKU: WD-7_045$89.00 -
Red Dingo
Size: 7 inches long x 9.5 inches tall
This Red Dingo alebrije is hand-painted with a geometric gray and white design. Created in Oaxaca, Mexico by the Tribus Mixes Studio.
SKU: WD-7_025$145.00 -
Turtle Carving by Tribus Mixes
SIZE: 8 inches long
Turtle wood figure, a handcrafted Oaxacan alebrije, measures 8 inches long. It is made by Tribus Mixes artists collective.
SKU: WD-7_055$59.00 -
Armadillo Alebrijes
Size: measures 8 inches tall by 12 inches long
The Armadillo Alebrije measures looks animated, standing as if on the attack. It is painted in bright colors in a beautiful design. Parts detach for safe shipping. Paint colors and patterns may vary from the carving shown. This Oaxacan woodcarving Alebrije is by Rogelio Blas F.
SKU: WD-1_040$89.00 -
Chupacabra Alebrijes
Size: 12 inches long x 12 inches tall x 9 inches wide
The Chupacabra Alebrije figure represents the legendary folkloric blood-sucking creature. Handcrafted in the Sierra Norte Mountains north of Oaxaca, by the renowned Blas Alebrijes family. Wings and tail detach for shipping.
SKU: WD-1_002$139.00 -
Purple Sitting Cat Alebrije
Size: 4.5 inches tall
This purple sitting cat alebrije is handcrafted and signed by Roberta Angeles. It is right facing with its head tilted back. The tail detaches for shipping.
SKU: WD-2_05$22.00 -
Stretching Cat Alebrije
Size: 5.5-inch long
This Stretching Cat Alebrije is handcrafted in Oaxaca by Roberta Angeles Ojeda. It is painted red with a floral design. The tail detaches for shipping. It is signed.
SKU: WD-2_08$22.00 -
Chihuahua Alebrije
Size: 9 inches long x 7 inches tall
This Chihuahua Alebrije is carved from one piece of woo by Mario Castellanos. It is beautifully painted in brown with an intricate blue and white geometric design. It is signed.
SKU: WD-2_09$130.00 -
Pit Bull Wood Carving
Size: 6 inches long x 5 inches tall
This Pit Bull Wood Carving is painted blue with darker blue designs and features a studded collar. It is carved from one piece of copal wood by Juventino Melchor and it is signed.
SKU: WD-2_18$60.00 -
Blue American Pit Bull
Size: 6 inches long x 5 inches tall
The blue American pit bull is carved from one piece of copal wood by Juventino Melchor and is signed. It features blue detailing on the legs and body, and has a red studded collar. Made in Oaxaca, Mexico.
SKU: WD-2_11$60.00 -
Purple Owl Carving
Size: 5.5 inches tall x 3.25 inches wide
The Purple Owl Carving is made in Oaxaca by Lauro Ramirez and Griselda Morales. Handpainted with incredible geometric patterns. Signed by the artist.
SKU: WD-3_09$95.00 -
Snail Alebrije
SIZE: 7 inches long
This Snail Alebrije is a Oaxacan carving by Javier Blas. Decorated in cheerful colors of pink and blue with geometric detailing.
SKU: WD-4_11$45.00 -
Miniature Turtle Alebrije
Size: 2 inches long
These miniature turtle alebrije carvings are handcrafted by Joaquin Hernandez. Each is uniquely painted in bright colors. They make great stocking stuffers or party favors.
SKU: WD-8_02$8.95 -
Nahual Dog Tuba Player
Size: 9.5 inches tall
Nahual Dog Tuba Player is a Oaxacan wood carving by Juventino Melchor. Each one is painted in unique color patterns. Colors may differ from that shown.
SKU: WD-6_09$59.00 -
Bat Alebrije Carving
Size: 7 inches tall x 15 inches wide
Bat Alebrije Carving is painted purple with bright purple designs and bright green wings. Handcrafted by Lauro Ramirez and Griselda Morales.
SKU: WD-1_019$135.00 -
Miniature Grasshopper Alebrije
Size: 2.5 inches long
The Miniature Grasshopper Alebrije is made by Joaquin Hernandez. Each grasshopper is a different color. Antennae detach for safe shipping.
SKU: WD-8_10$8.95 -
Nahual Parrot Music Band
Size: Each is 6 inches tall
The Nahual Parrot Music Band is a set of 5 nahual parrot musicians as shown. The parrots are informally dressed in festive colors. These Oaxacan Carvings are by Avelino Perez.
SKU: WD-6_03$369.00 -
Nahual Burro
Size: 8.5 inches tall
The Nahual Burro is a bold blue color with wings edged in green and brown. Handmade by Avelino Perez and signed by the artist.
SKU: WD-6_12$78.00