Bring home a piece of Mexico’s vibrant soul with our handcrafted Oaxacan alebrijes — whimsical, colorful wood carvings that merge fantasy and tradition into breathtaking works of art.
Carved by master artisans in the villages of San MartÃn Tilcajete and Arrazola, each alebrije begins its life in copal wood, meticulously shaped by hand and then painted in dazzling detail using natural pigments and centuries-old techniques passed down through generations.
These fantastical creatures — a fusion of animals, imagination, and dreams — are far more than decorative pieces. They are symbolic expressions of identity, mythology, and spirit, rooted deeply in Zapotec heritage and Mexican folklore.
Beautiful hand carved chihuahua alebrije wood carving by Oaxacan artists Nestor Melchor & Leticia Fabian. Exquisitely carved and painted with the fine detail that they have become well known for and...
Beautiful pegasus alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico. Expertly crafted out of sustainably sourced copal wood which is native to Oaxaca. The painting is absolutely...
Beautiful hand carved chihuahua alebrije wood carving by Oaxacan artists Nestor Melchor & Leticia Fabian. Exquisitely carved and painted with the fine detail that they have become well known for and...
Whimsical dog alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales.Origin: Arrazola, Oaxaca MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 7" x 4.5" x 2.5"Material: Copal wood & Acrylic Paint (detachable tail)Signed by the artist
Masterpiece dog alebrije wood carving by the Sosa family. This exceptional large piece was carved out of copal wood which was sourced in the fields surrounding the family workshop. The painting was...
This exceptional creative piece by the Vidales family of Oaxaca, Mexico combines a xoloitzcuintli dog with an eagle. This mythical creature, also known as an alebrije, comes from the imagination...
Black owl alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca Mexico. Expertly crafted out of sustainably sourced copal wood which is native to Oaxaca. The painting is absolutely...
Fantastic Dante dog alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artists Nicolas Morales & Laura Jimenez. Expertly carved out of locally sourced copal wood by Nicolas and painted with fine detail...
Exceptional dog alebrije wood carving by the Calvo family. Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood which is considered a sacred wood which only grows in Oaxaca and is...
Zapotec dog alebrije wood carving by the very talented Roque family. Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with very fine detail at their workshop in Oaxaca. ...
Fabulous one-piece dante dog alebrije wood carving by the Jimenez family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength/Height/Width: 9" x 9" x 4"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist
Exceptional dog wood carving by the Morales family at their workshop in Oaxaca. The detail and creativity that went into this piece is breathtaking. The posture and facial expression of the dog...
This dog sculpture was made with sustainably sourced copal wood using techniques that have been passed down over generations. The detail in the carving is a result of years of practice...
Fabulous dog alebrije wood carving by the Hernandez family workshop. One of the 7 original families to establish the art of wood carving in Oaxaca. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 5.5" x...
