Mammal 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.

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This subcategory of collectible Oaxacan wood carvings, features all fur-bearing creatures, except cats and dogs. Take a look at our selection of colorful bats, with their spread wings and friendly faces, by carver Lauro Ramirez. The upbeat, pink coyote is by Juventino Melchor. Carver Arsenio Morales, whose figures all have black, glass eyes, is represented here by his otters, monkeys and his whimsical, big-eared rabbits. Our range of mammal wood carvings runs from inexpensive, little rats to the majestic white rhinoceros and peacock carvings made by the Tribus Mixes Collective.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Fox Alebrije Carving
Size: 7 inches long x 7 inches tall
This Fox Alebrije carving is handmade by Taller de Mario Castellanos. It is beautifully painted in shades of lavender and green with an intricate geometric design.
SKU: WD-2_01$265.00 -
Armadillo Alebrije by Tribus Mixes
Size: 12 inches long
The Armadillo Alebrije is a Oaxacan wood carving with an elaborate hand-painted design. It is made in Oaxaca by Taller Tribus Mixes.
SKU: WD-7_046$139.00 -
Brown Bat Alebrije
Size: 6.5 inches tall x 15 inches wide
This Brown Bat Alebrije wood carving is handcrafted in Oaxaca by Lauro Ramirez.
SKU: WD-1_018$135.00 -
Red Raccoon Alebrije Carving, 8-inch
Oaxacan wood carving by Lauro Ramirez and Griselda Ramirez. Note the fine detail in hand-painted geometric color patterns. Signed by the artist.
Raccoon measures 8 inches long by 6 inches tall. Tail detaches for safe shipping.
SKU: WD-1_029$129.00 -
Running Rabbit Alebrije
Size: 6 inches tall x 5 inches long
The Running Rabbit Alebrije is a Oaxacan carving by Tribus Mixes Collective. The ears and tail detach for shipping. Signed by the artist, Tribus Mixes.
SKU: WD-7_027$89.00 -
Copper/Silver Elephant
Size: 5 inches long x 4 inches tall x 4 inches wide
The Copper/Silver Elephant alebrije carving measures 4 inches tall by 5 inches long. Painted in an intricate, copper and silver pattern. The Oaxacan wood sculpture is handcrafted by the Tribus Mixes studio.
SKU: WD-7_039$43.00 -
Rat Woodcarving
Size: 4 inches tall
This Rat Woodcarving is painted with metallic brown and silver paint. Designs may vary slightly between individual carvings. By the Tribus Mixes studio in Oaxaca. Each piece is signed by the artist. The long tail detaches for safe shipping.
SKU: WD-7_035$50.00 -
Sitting Rabbit Alebrije by Tribus Mixes
Size: 13 inches tall x 8 inches long
Sitting rabbit painted in intricate patterns of blue, gray and white. It is a hefty Oaxacan wood carving made by Taller Tribus Mixes.
SKU: WD-7_084$120.00 -
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$265.00 -
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 Armadillo
Size: 12 inches long x 4.5 inches high
The Blue Armadillo is a Oaxacan wood carving. It is signed by the artist. Tail detaches for shipping.
SKU: WD-7_091$72.00 -
Yellow Floral Pig
Size: 2 inches tall x 4 inches long
This yellow floral pig is whimsical with pink, blue and purple flowers decorating its body. The tail detaches for shipping. Made by Blas Alebrijes.
SKU: WD-7_079$30.00 -
Pink Floral Pig
Size: 2 inches tall x 4 inches long
This pink floral pig is whimsical with blue and purple flowers decorating its body. The tail detaches for shipping. Made by Blas Alebrijes.
SKU: WD-7_078$30.00 -
White Elephant
Size: 4.5 inches tall x 5.5 inches long
This white elephant has intricate black detailing. It features green eyes, dark purple mouth, white tusks, and a detachable tail. The Oaxacan wood sculpture is handcrafted by the Tribus Mixes studio. It is signed.
SKU: WD-7_040$48.00 -
Baby Elephant
Size: 5 inches tall x 6 inches long
The Baby Elephant Alebrije is throwing his trunk high in the air for good luck! An intricate design is painted in shades of brown, yellow and gold. This is a One-of-a-kind, Oaxacan wood carving elephant made by Taller Tribus Mixes.
SKU: WD-7_085$48.00 -
Blue Elephant
Size: 5 inches tall x 6 inches long
The Blue Elephant is throwing his trunk high in the air for good luck! An intricate design is painted in shades of blue, purple and white. This is a One-of-a-kind, Oaxacan wood carving elephant made by Taller Tribus Mixes.
SKU: WD-7_086$48.00 -
Big-Eared Rabbit
Size: 17.25 inches tall
This Big-Eared Rabbit has glass eyes. It is painted blue and yellow with long red ears. This Oaxacan wood carving is by Arsenio Morales. The rabbit measures 17.25 inches tall and is signed by the artist.
SKU: WD-1_069$200.00 -
Big Eared Rabbit
Size: 13 inches tall x 11 inches wide
The Big Eared Rabbit is a Oaxacan carving by Arsenio Morales. It is painted in yellow and has big red ears. The eyes are glass. This piece is signed.
SKU: WD-1_083$175.00 -
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 -
Small Gray Rabbit
Size: 11 inches tall x 5.5 inches wide
This Small Gray Rabbit has glass eyes. It is painted gray and red with long red ears. This Oaxacan wood carving is by Arsenio Morales. The rabbit measures 11 inches tall and is signed by the artist.
SKU: WD-1_086$135.00 -
Small Blue Rabbit
Size: 11 inches tall x 5.5 inches wide
This Small Blue Rabbit has glass eyes. It is painted blue with blue with silver ‘fur’, and has long yellow ears. The back of the ears are blue. This Oaxacan wood carving is by Arsenio Morales. The rabbit measures 11 inches tall and is signed by the artist.
SKU: WD-1_084$135.00 -
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