Hand Painted Oaxacan Wood Carvings Made from Copal Wood

Each figure is handmade from Copal wood from the hills surrounding the Oaxacan Valley using machetes and pocket knives. Artist carve the basic shape of a figure in a few days , then hand sand and meticulously  paint each piece in great detail. It can take up to a full week to complete one figure. The artists use fantasy and imagination in their painting to make the animals appear more alive. Full of movement and humor, Oaxacan wood carving is an authentic folk art that knows only the boundaries of the carver’s imaginations.

Each Oaxacan Wood Carving is a one of a kind artwork

Each Oaxacan carving is an original art work and no two pieces are identical. There is a limited supply of carvings available, and it is possible that each piece may appreciate in value. Many of these figures have become collectors’ items. We know that you will appreciate and enjoy the fine craftsmanship and exquisite detail of these Oaxacan carvings.