Aquatic Animals
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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This category of collectible Oaxacan wood carvings features water dwelling animals such as frogs, fish and seals. Each carving is handmade, signed by the artist, and one-of-a-kind. No two Oaxacan alebrijes are exactly alike.
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Tan Turtle Alebrije
Size: 10 inches long x 5 inches wide
The Tan Turtle Alebrije features a tan colored body with a bold multicolored shell. It is a collectible. Handcrafted and beautifully painted by Tribus Mixes Collective. Signed by the artist.
SKU: WD-7_33$130.00 -
Manta Ray #2
Size: 15.5 inches long x 8.5 inches wide
Manta ray wood carving by Tribus Mixes Artists Collective. Entirely carved and painted by hand.
SKU: WD-7_013$110.00 -
Manta Ray #3
Size: 15.5 inches long x 8.5 inches wide
Manta ray wood carving by Tribus Mixes Artists Collective. Entirely carved and painted by hand.
SKU: WD-7_049$110.00 Add to cart -
Manta Ray #4
Size: 15.5 inches long x 8.5 inches wide
Manta ray wood carving by Tribus Mixes Artists Collective. Entirely carved and painted by hand.
SKU: WD-7_048$110.00 -
Manta Ray #1
Size: 15.5 inches long x 8.5 inches wide
Manta ray wood carving by Tribus Mixes Artists Collective. Entirely carved and painted by hand.
SKU: WD-7_050$110.00 Add to cart -
Otter Carving
Size: 11.5 inches tall x 6 inches wide
The Otter Carving is standing on its hind legs. Painted in blues and dark red, it features the glass eyes characteristic of its artist. Handcrafted by Oaxacan wood carver Arsenio Morales. It is signed.
SKU: WD-1_077$170.00 -
Otter Carving
Size: 11.5 inches tall x 6 inches wide
The Otter Carving is standing on its hind legs. It is colorful and features the glass eyes characteristic of its artist. Handcrafted by Oaxacan wood carver Arsenio Morales. It is signed.
SKU: DW-1_080$170.00 -
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_003$98.00 -
Green Bullfrog Carving
Size: 6 inches long x 4.5 inches tall
The Green Bullfrog Carving is by David Blas. It features a green underside with multicolored detailing on top. The top colors may slightly vary.
SKU: WD-4_006$98.00 -
Beaver
Size: 4.5 inches tall x 9 inches long x 5.25 inches wide
The Beaver carving is created by Mario Castellanos. It is beautifully posed with its back arched and the head turned to look behind. It is clasping to a piece of wood. It is expertly painted in colors of browns, golds, and blues. This piece is signed.
SKU: WD-1_024$550.00 -
Iguana Alebrije, Purple
Size: 5.5 inches long x 4.5 inches wide x 2.75 inches tall
The Iguana Alebrije in Purple features a curled tail and bright exaggerated spines. Created by the Blas family.
SKU: WD-4_012$43.00 -
Iguana Alebrije, Orange
Size: 5.5 inches long x 4.5 inches wide x 2.75 inches tall
The Iguana Alebrije in Orange features a curled tail and bright exaggerated spines. Created by the Blas family.
SKU: WD-4_013$43.00 -
Iguana Alebrije, Blue
Size: 5.5 inches long x 4.5 inches wide x 2.75 inches tall
The Iguana Alebrije in Blue features a curled tail and bright exaggerated spines. Created by the Blas family.
SKU: WD-4_014$43.00 -
Iguana Alebrije, Brown
Size: 5.5 inches long x 4.5 inches wide x 2.75 inches tall
The Iguana Alebrije in Brown features a curled tail and bright exaggerated spines. Created by the Blas family.
SKU: WD-4_015$43.00