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!
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Miniature Rooster Alebrije, multi-colors
Mini wood carving of a rooster.
Measures 2-inches tall and 1 1/2-inches wide. Sold individually, colors vary.
SKU: WD-8_41$6.95 -
Curious Green Cat Alebrije, Left Facing
Size: 5 inches tall
Curious Green Cat Alebrije is left facing and sitting with its head tilted back. Hand painted green with a floral design by Roberta Angeles. Signed by the artist. Tail detaches for shipping.
SKU: WD-2_21$35.00 -
Green Cat Alebrije, Right Facing
Size: 5 inches tall
Sitting Green Cat Alebrije is handpainted green with a floral design. It is right facing with its head tilted back. This piece is by Roberta Angeles and is signed. The tail detaches for shipping.
SKU: WD-2_27$35.00 -
Purple Cat Alebrije
Size: 3.5 inches tall
This Purple Cat Alebrije is hand-crafted and painted with floral design by Roberta Angeles. Signed by the artist. Tail detaches for shipping.
SKU: WD-2_31$33.00 -
Bear Climbing On A Log
Size: 8 inches tall x 7 inches wide
The Bear Climbing On A Log sculpture is beautifully painted in yellow and white. The paint detail is textured. The brown colored wood log is a perfect compliment to the colors of the bear. Detailed and created by Mixes and Viguera, Oaxaca.
SKU: WD-1_092$225.00 -
Raccoon Alebrije
Size: 8 inches long x 6 inches tall
This raccoon alebrije is painted in brown and blue. It is a Oaxacan wood carving by Lauro Ramirez and Griselda Moyolez. Note the fine detail in hand-painted geometric color patterns. Signed by the artist. The tail detaches for safe shipping.
SKU: WD-1_094$129.00 -
Blue Grasshopper Alebrije
Size: 9.5 inches long x 8.5 inches tall
This Blue Grasshopper Alebrije is carved from wood and signed by the artist, Rogelio Blas. Legs, antenna, and wings detach for safe shipping. Hand crafted in Oaxaca.
SKU: WD-5_14$65.00 -
Sea Turtle
Size: 5.5 inches long x 5.75 inches wide
This sea turtle is handcrafted by Rocio Hernandez and is signed. It is a cheery little guy and intricately painted.
SKU: WD-4_08$40.00 -
Miniature Wood Carving – Turtle
Measures 3-inches long by 2-inches tall.
SKU: WD-8_20$8.00 -
Butterfly Alebrije
Size: 10 inches wide x 8.5 inches long
The Butterfly Alebrije is hand-painted in shades of purple, blue and yellow. The wooden butterfly is by Oaxaca carver Rogelio Blas. Signed by Artist. Wings and legs detach for shipping.
SKU: WD-5_15$65.00 -
Butterfly Wood Carving
Size: 9 inches wide and 4.5 inches long
The Butterfly Wood Carving is by Rogelio Blas F. The wings, legs and antennae detach for shipping.
SKU: WD-5_16$49.00 -
Armadillo, Oaxacan Wood Carving
Measures 9-inches long and 5 1/2-inches tall.
SKU: WD-1_095$45.00 -
Colorful Toucan Carving
Size: 9 inches tall x 9 inches long
The Colorful Toucan Carving is painted in a beautiful design of orange, yellow, green and blue. This piece is not signed. The wings and feathers detach for safe shipping.
SKU: WD-3_25$55.00 -
Brown Bat Alebrije
Size: 7.5 inches tall x 9 inches long
The Brown Bat Alebrije is fierce with fangs, open mouth, and large wings. It is painted brown with blue wings. Created by the Blas family in Oaxaca. Wings detach for shipping.
SKU: WD-1_096$120.00 -
Spotted Bat Alebrije
Size: 7.5 inches tall x 9 inches long
This Spotted Bat Alebrije is fierce with fangs, open mouth, and large wings. Painted in a bright multi-colored geometric design. Created by the Blas family in Oaxaca. Wings detach for shipping.
SKU: WD-1_097$120.00 -
Coyote Carving
Size: 5 inches tall x 4.75 inches long
This Coyote Carving is looking to the sky. It is painted in darker colors of green, brown and yellow. Signed by the artist.
SKU: WD-7_089$30.00 -
Nahual Rooster Drummer
Size: 7 inches tall
The Nahual Rooster Drummer is a Oaxacan Carving Owl by Juventino Melchor. Each is signed. Paint colors of the clothing may vary.
SKU: WD-6_11$45.00 -
Nahual Dog Guitarist
Size: 7 inches tall
The Nahual Dog Guitarist is a Oaxacan wood carving by Juventino Melchor. Colors may vary. Each is signed.
SKU: WD-6_15$45.00 -
Nahual Dog Drummer
Size: 7 inches tall
Nahual Dog Drummer is a Oaxacan wood carving by Juventino Melchor. The piece is signed.
SKU: WD-6_16$45.00 -
Gazelle Carving
Size: 8 inches tall x 6 inches long
This Gazelle Carving is beautifully designed in pink, blue and yellow. It has long back and white antlers. Handcrafted by Juventino Melchor.
SKU: WD-1_104$35.00 -
Bright Butterfly Carving
Size: 9 inches wide
The Bright Butterfly Carving is by Rogelio Blas F. The wings, legs and antennae detach for shipping.
SKU: WD-5_18$49.00 -
Rabbit Horn Musician
Size: 9 inches tall
The Rabbit Horn Musician is a nahual carving by Juventino Melchor. It is signed. The rabbit is formally dressed in a top coat and red pants.
SKU: WD-6_08$45.00 -
Rabbit Nahual Horn Musician
Size: 9 inches tall
The Rabbit Nahual Horn Musician is a Oaxacan carving by Juventino Melchor. This piece is signed.
SKU: WD-6_30$45.00 -
Miniature Red Cat Alebrije, Right Facing
Size: 3.25 inches tall
The miniature red cat alebrije is right facing and features a beatiful red cat with a bright floral design. This Oaxacan wood carving alebrije is signed by its artist, Roberta Angeles.
SKU: WD-2_35$35.00 -
Miniature Green Fish
Size: 1.75 inches tall
Miniature Mexican wood carving of a green fish.
SKU: WD-8_45$6.95 -
Fish Alebrije, Miniature
Size: 2.5 inches tall
Mini wood carving of a fish on a stand. Sold individually, colors vary.
SKU: WD-8_046$6.95 -
Red Grasshopper Alebrije
Size: 12-inches long assembled
The Red Grasshopper Alebrije carving is by Maricela Blas. Colorful and cheery, this grasshopper has detachable appendages for safe shipment. Handmade in Oaxaca and signed by the artist.
SKU: WD-5_19$65.00 -
Parrot Double Bass Player
Size: 6 inches tall x 3.25 inches wide
The Parrot Double Bass Player is a Oaxacan Carvings by Avelino Perez. It is signed.
SKU: WD-6_28$59.00