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.
Read More About Mammal Carvings
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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Small Yellow Rabbit
Size: 10 inches tall x 5.5 inches wide
This Small Yellow Rabbit has glass eyes. It is painted yellow and has long red ears. The back of the ears are black. This Oaxacan wood carving is by Arsenio Morales. The rabbit measures 10 inches tall and is signed by the artist.
SKU: WD-1_107$125.00 -
Tan Porcupine
Size: 4.5 inches tall x 6 inches long
The Tan Porcupine is a whimsical interpretation of this animal. The tan quills have three yellow accents on each one. This piece is not signed.
SKU: WD-1_051$60.00 -
Blue Porcupine
Size: 4.5 inches tall x 6 inches long
The Blue Porcupine is a whimsical interpretation of this animal. The aqua blue quills have three lighter aqua blue accents on each one. This piece is not signed.
SKU: WD-1_050$60.00 -
Blue Porcupine
Size: 5 inches tall x 7.5 inches long
The Blue Porcupine is made by Taller Tribus Mixes. The dense blue quills have two white and two black bands on each. The big blue ears stick up above the quills. The pink face is detailed with geometric designs. It has golden eyes. The ears detach for shipping.
SKU: WD-1_003$85.00 -
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 -
Armadillo
Size: 1.75 inches tall x 1.25 inches wide x 7 inches long
The Armadillo carving is a creation by Roberta Angeles. They are multi-colored and all have a similar design, although color combinations vary. The tail detaches for shipping. Signed by the artist.
SKU: WD-2_16$30.00 -
Black Bat Alebrije
Size: 7.5 inches tall x 10 inches long
The Black Bat Alebrije is fierce with fangs, open mouth, and large wings. The head painted black and gold with brightly colored wings and body. Created by the Blas family in Oaxaca. Wings detach for shipping. This piece is signed.
SKU: WD-1_096$120.00 -
Gray Bat Alebrije
Size: 7.5 inches tall x 10 inches long
This gray bat alebrije is fierce with fangs, open mouth, and large wings. The head is painted silver, gray and black. The wings and body are multi-colored with a geometric design. Created by the Blas family in Oaxaca. Wings detach for shipping. This piece is signed.
SKU: WD-1_098$120.00 -
Fierce Bat Alebrije
Size: 7.5 inches tall x 10 inches long
This Fierce Bat Alebrije features fangs, open mouth, and large wings. The head is gray and black. The wings and body are painted in bright multi-colored geometric design. Created by the Blas family in Oaxaca. Wings detach for shipping. It is signed.
SKU: WD-1_097$120.00 -
Gold Armadillo
Size: 3.5 inches tall x 9 inches long x 2.5 inches wide
The Gold Armadillo is hand painted in metallic gold, black and white. It has big green eyes. This figure is by Tribus Mixes Collective. The tail and ears detach for shipping.
SKU: WD-7_010$90.00