Sold Pieces (Mexican Folk Art)

Exceptional mini buffalo by the Melchor family workshop. Very fine detail in the carving and painting for being such a small piece. Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico  Length/Height/Width: 2.5" x 2" x...

Whimsical bat alebrije wood carving by Lauro Ramirez & his family workshop in Oaxaca. Great carving with vibrant Zapotec patterns. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength/Height/Width: 13.5" x 6" x 3.5"Material: Copal woodSigned...

Fantastic pouncing dog by top wood carvers at the Sosa family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Beautifully carved piece made from wood of the copal tree which is native to Oaxaca and...

Zapotec Owl alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales.Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 5.25" x 5" x 2.5"Material: Copal wood & Acrylic PaintSigned by the artist

Zapotec lemur alebrije wood carving by husband & wife duo Jesus & Roxana Hernandez. The Hernandez family if one of the seven original families to popularize the art of wood...

Vibrant snail alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Lauro Ramirez. Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength/Height/Width: 8.5" x 5.25" x 4"Material: Copal wood (detachable antennae)Signed by the artist

Squirrel by top Oaxacan artist Lauro Ramirez.  Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 3.75" x 3.75" x 2"Material: Copal wood & Acrylic PaintSigned by the artist

Cute snail handcrafted in Oaxaca, Mexico by top artist Lauro Ramirez.Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength/Height/Width: 6" x 3" x 1.75"Material: Copal wood & Acrylic PaintSigned by the artist

Jaguar by Lauro Ramirez and his family at their workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. The gaze on his face really draws you into this perfectly carved piece by one of the...

A beautiful one-piece snail alebrije by top Oaxacan carver Susano Morales and his wife Tibida. Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with ancient Zapotec patterns....

Parakeet alebrije wood carving. Handcrafted in Oaxaca Mexico by top artisans Jesus & Roxana Hernandez.Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight/Width/Length: 9" x 13" x 9"Material: Copal wood (detachable wings and tail feathers)Signed by the...

Vibrant bull by the Hernandez family in Oaxaca, Mexico. This beautiful carving was carved out of copal wood which is native to Oaxaca and sustainably sourced.  Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength/Height/Width: 15.5"...

Excellent elephant by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Carved out of wood of the sustainably sourced copal tree which is the wood of choice for carvers in Oaxaca...

Gorilla head alebrije wood carving by the Hernandez family workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico. Handcrafted out of a single piece of copal wood. The copal tree is native to Oaxaca and is...

This giraffe & babies 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...

This rhinoceros 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...

Fantastic cat by top Oaxacan carvers Jesus & Roxana Hernandez at their familty workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico.  Origin: Arrazola, Oaxaca MexicoLength/Height/Width: 5.5" x 4.5" x 2.5" (detachable tail)Material: Copal wood...

Zapotec fox alebrije wood carving by the Hernandez family in Oaxaca, Mexico. Handcrafted out of copal wood and painted with fine detail. Origin: Arrazola, Oaxaca MexicoLength/Height/Width: 8.5" x 7" x...

This elephant 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 using...

This shark 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...

This octopus 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...

This armadillo 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...

This bison 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...

This dodo bird 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...

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...

Opossum mother & babies alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales. Eleazar is known worldwide for his incredibly detailed and realistic animal wood carvings.Artist: Eleazar MoralesOrigin: Oaxaca, MexicoLength/Height/Width: 13" x...

Wonderful antelope alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales. Eleazar is known worldwide for his incredibly detailed and realistic animal wood carvings.Artist: Eleazar MoralesOrigin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 15" x 7.5" x 4"...

This leopard 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...

This nautilus 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...

Masterpiece bear with fish by husband and wife duo Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes. The aggressive stance and long fangs give this bear a particular fierce look. The detail in...

Beautiful deer wood carving by the Fuentes family workshop. Expertly carved out of a single piece of copal wood and painted with fine detail.Origin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 12.5" x 7" x...

Masterpiece owl alebrije wood carving by top Oaxacan artist Eleazar Morales. Eleazar is known worldwide for his incredibly detailed and realistic animal wood carvings.Artist: Eleazar MoralesOrigin: Oaxaca, MexicoHeight/Length/Width: 21" x 17" x...