Cats and Dogs
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 collectible Oaxacan woodcarvings, features cat and dog figures. The carvings are one-of-a-kind, carved by hand and signed by the artists. We feature the work of renowned Mexican folk art makers such as Lauro Ramirez, Arsenio Morales, Roberta Angeles, Juventino Melchor and the Tribus Mixes collective. Each carver has a distinctive style. Sometimes, you can tell the artist by the eyes. Lauro Ramirez and his wife Griselda make carvings with expressive faces and friendly eyes. Arsenio Morales used black, glass eyes in most of his carvings. The Tribus Mixes pieces are often distinguished by their raised, textured paint patterns. Cheerful and colorful cats and dogs are probably the most popular of all the Oaxacan woodcarvings.
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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 -
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 -
Black American Pit Bull
Size: 6 inches long x 2 inches wide
This black American pit bull is carved from one piece of copal wood by Juventino Melchor and is signed. It is beautifully painted in black and gray and has a red, studded collar.
SKU: WD-2_15$79.00 -
Ocelot Alebrije
Size: 8 inches long
This ocelot alebrije is by Mario and Reina Castellanos and it is signed. It is painted brown with intricate geometric detailing. It’s a beautiful piece. Tail detaches for safe shipping.
SKU: WD-2_03$130.00 -
Dingo Dog Alebrije
Size: 10 inches tall x 8 inches long
The Dingo Dog Alebrije is by Taller Tribus Mixes. Carved of hard cedar wood. It has brown and white patterned fur and expressive, yellow eyes. It is signed.
SKU: WD-7_026$145.00 -
Boxer With Bone Carving
Size: 9 inches long x 8 inches tall
The Boxer With Bone Carving is a Oaxacan carving by Tribus Mixes collective. It is painted in realistic colors. The bone detaches for shipping.
SKU: WD-7_071$135.00 -
Miniature Cat Alebrije
Size: 2 inches tall x 1.75 inches wide
The miniature cat alebrije wood carving is by Joaquin Hernandez in San Martin Tilcajete, near Oaxaca. Each is one of a kind, Hand-painted in an array of colors and designs.
SKU: WD-8_34$8.95 -
Black American Pit Bull
Size: 6 inches long x 5 inches tall
This black American Pit Bull is a Oaxacan carving by Juventino Melchor. It is hand-painted in shades of black and grey and features a studded collar. It is signed.
SKU: WD-2_22$60.00 -
Akita Wood Carving
Size: 5 inches long
This Akita wood carving is by Juventino Melchor. The Akita is known as the Japanese bear hunting dog.
SKU: WD-2_19$69.00 -
Standing Cat Alebrije, Green
Size: 5.5 inches long
The Standing Cat Alebrije features a bushy tail and is painted green with a floral design. Tail detaches for shipping. This piece is by Roberta Angeles and is signed.
SKU: WD-2_26$35.00 -
Gray Pit Bull
Size: 6.5 inches long x 5 inches tall
The Gray Pit Bull is painted in shades of grey, black and white. It features a red, studded collar. This carving is by Juventino Melchor and is signed.
SKU: WD-2_24$60.00 -
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 -
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 -
Dog With Glass Eyes
Size: 11 inches tall x 6.5 inches wide
The Dog With Glass Eyes is a colorful and cute one-of-a-kind dog figurine. Painted in multiple colors it features glass eyes and a detachable tail. It is signed by the artist, Oaxacan wood carver Arsenio Morales.
SKU: WD-1_079$145.00