Bird Carvings
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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This subcategory of signed Oaxacan woodcarvings features all feathered creatures such as owls, roosters, eagles, etc.
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Rooster Riding A Skateboard
Size: 7.5 inches tall x 7 inches long
This whimsical piece of a red rooster riding a skateboard is one of a kind. Handcrafted and signed by the artist, Avelino Perez in Oaxaca.
SKU: WD-3_24$95.00 -
Peacock
Size: 11 inches tall x 15 inches wide
Colorful, wooden peacock figure is handmade in Oaxaca, Mexico by Blas Family Alebrijes. The tail feathers, wings and head feathers detach for shipping. Each peacock is unique so colors may vary, they are all equally beautiful.
SKU: WD-3_01$48.00 -
Bird of Prey
Size: 7 inches tall x 4.5 inches long x 2 inches wide
This bird of prey is fierce with a snake in its grips. Each bird is decorated with a pattern of metallic paint. Handcrafted by Blas Alebrijes. Each bird is unique so paint patterns may vary slightly.
SKU: WD-3_04$44.00 -
Pink Owl
Size: 9 inches tall x 8 inches long
The pink owl is intricately designed in colors of pink, purple, and yellow. Made by Taller Tribus Mixes.
SKU: WD-7_022$125.00 -
Blue Flowering Cactus
Size: 10.5 inches tall x 12 inches long
The Blue Flowering Cactus is a Oaxacan carving of Biznana cactus with hummingbird. Handmade by Tribus Mixes Collective. Flowers detach for safe shipping. Hummingbird and wings detach for safe shipping.
SKU: WD-3_12$89.00 -
Quail
Size: 10.5 inched tall x 5 inches long
The Quail is carved from a solid piece of wood by expert artist Mario Castellanos. It is expertly painted in tiny geometric designs. He uses the complementary colors of teal, orange, and purple. It is a gorgeous piece. Made in Arrazola, Oaxaca. It is signed.
SKU: WD-1_09$350.00 -
Colorful Toucan
Size: 10.25 inches tall x 7.5 inches long
The Colorful is carved from a solid piece of wood by the expert artists of Taller Mario Castellanos. It is expertly painted in tiny geometric designs. It is a gorgeous piece. Made in Arrazola, Oaxaca. It is signed.
SKU: WD-1_113$350.00 -
Falcon
Size: 9.5 inches tall x 7 inches long
The Falcon has piercing gold eyes and wide open beak. It is beautifully designed in multiple colors. The browns, oranges, and reds stand out. It has silver talons. The falcon’s head is turned to the side. By Taller Tribus Mixes. This piece is signed.
SKU: WD-1_114$325.00 -
Blue Owl
Size: 6 inches tall x 3.5 inches wide x 4.5 inches long
The Blue Owl is created by Mario Castellanos. It is carved from one piece of wood and painted in intricate geometrical designs. The colors used are blues, purples, golds and browns. It is signed.
SKU: WD-1_026$260.00 -
Brown Owl
Size: 5.5 inches tall x 3.5 inches wide x 4.5 inches long
The Brown Owl is created by Mario Castellanos. It is carved from one piece of wood and painted in intricate geometrical designs. The colors used are black, white, browns and golds. This piece is signed.
SKU: WD-1_027$260.00