José & Magaly are a talented husband-and-wife team from San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca, a town celebrated for its extraordinary tradition of alebrije wood carving. José carefully hand-carves each sculpture from copal wood, while Magaly brings every piece to life with intricate patterns and remarkably precise hand-painted details. Together, they create vibrant, one-of-a-kind works that honor generations of Oaxacan craftsmanship while expressing a distinctive style all their own. Their carvings are among the most beautiful and distinctive pieces we’ve had the pleasure of offering.
Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes Alebrije Wood Carvings
Masterfully carved bear alebrije made entirely by hand out of copal wood. Carefully decorated in acrylic paint with the traditional design and pointillism of the region inspired by the ancient...
Absolutely stunning horse alebrije wood carving by married couple Jose Calvo and Magaly Fuentes. Carved out of a single piece of copal wood with a wonderfully expressive look in the...
Beautiful large fish by the husband and wife duo Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes. Magaly is the younger daughter of famed artist and one the original wood carvers in Oaxaca Epifanio Fuentes. Their...
Very fine iguana wood carving by the husband and wife duo Jose Clavo & Magaly Fuentes. Magaly is the younger daughter of famed artist and one the original wood carvers...
Gorgeous howling coyote alebrije wood carving by husband and wife duo Jose Clavo & Magaly Funtes. Magaly is the younger daughter of famed artist and one the original wood carvers in...
Very fine iguana wood carving by the husband and wife duo Jose Clavo & Magaly Fuentes. Magaly is the younger daughter of famed artist and one the original wood carvers...
Gorgeous shark alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artists Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes who are also married. Handcrafted by Jose out of a single large piece of copal wood and...