Nahual 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 collectible Oaxacan woodcarvings, signed by the artists, features human figures, angels and animals with human faces (nahuals).
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Nahual Dog Tuba Player
Size: 9.5 inches tall
Nahual Dog Tuba Player is a Oaxacan wood carving by Juventino Melchor. Each one is painted in unique color patterns. Colors may differ from that shown.
SKU: WD-6_09$59.00 -
Nahual Parrot Music Band
Size: Each is 6 inches tall
The Nahual Parrot Music Band is a set of 5 nahual parrot musicians as shown. The parrots are informally dressed in festive colors. These Oaxacan Carvings are by Avelino Perez.
SKU: WD-6_03$369.00 -
Nahual Burro
Size: 8.5 inches tall
The Nahual Burro is a bold blue color with wings edged in green and brown. Handmade by Avelino Perez and signed by the artist.
SKU: WD-6_12$78.00 -
Toucan Playing Maracas Nahual
Size: 7.5 inches tall
Toucan Playing Maracas Nahual. This Oaxacan wood carving is by Juventino Melchor. Colors may vary.
SKU: WD-6_13$59.00 -
Nahual Rabbit Marimba Band
SIZE: Each is 9 inches tall
The Nahual Rabbit Marimba Band is a Oaxacan carving by Juventino Melchor. The band includes 4 rabbits playing their respective instruments. They are all painted to look uniform. Just a beautiful set.
SKU: WD-6_05$225.00 -
Owl Violinist Nahual
Size: 7 inches tall
The Owl Violinist Nahual is a Oaxacan carving by Juventino Melchor. It is signed.
SKU: wd-6_23$59.00 -
Nahual Rooster Drummer
Size: 7 inches tall
The Nahual Rooster Drummer is a Oaxacan Carving Owl by Juventino Melchor. Each is signed. Paint colors of the clothing may vary.
SKU: WD-6_11$45.00 -
Nahual Dog Guitarist
Size: 7 inches tall
The Nahual Dog Guitarist is a Oaxacan wood carving by Juventino Melchor. Colors may vary. Each is signed.
SKU: WD-6_15$45.00 -
Nahual Dog Drummer
Size: 7 inches tall
Nahual Dog Drummer is a Oaxacan wood carving by Juventino Melchor. The piece is signed.
SKU: WD-6_16$45.00 -
Rabbit Horn Musician
Size: 9 inches tall
The Rabbit Horn Musician is a nahual carving by Juventino Melchor. It is signed. The rabbit is formally dressed in a top coat and red pants.
SKU: WD-6_08$45.00 -
Rabbit Nahual Horn Musician
Size: 9 inches tall
The Rabbit Nahual Horn Musician is a Oaxacan carving by Juventino Melchor. This piece is signed.
SKU: WD-6_30$45.00 -
Parrot Double Bass Player
Size: 6 inches tall x 3.25 inches wide
The Parrot Double Bass Player is a Oaxacan Carvings by Avelino Perez. It is signed.
SKU: WD-6_28$59.00