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Mexican Folk Art Wood Carving Traditional Dance Handmade Alebrije One of a Kind
By Ruby Fabian, Manuel Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Cruz create this colorful wood carving. It is said this mystic piece will bring a good harvest or
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Acrylic, Wood

19th Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Church Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extraordinary one of a kind Mexican folk art carving of a church. Carved from a soft wood
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Antique 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mexican Hand Carved Wood Horse Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was carved in Mexico.
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Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Original Cross in wood w/figure of Christ in Sterling and Brass by EMAUS, Mexico
By Emaus
Located in Mexico, DF
Sculpture depicting a Cross with a stylized whimsical portrayal of Christ made on dark wood
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Mexican Jewelry Box in the Style of Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970 We offer this rare Mexican jewelry box in the style of Don Shoemaker.
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vibrant Authentic Vintage Hand Painted Mexican Folk Art Hanging Wall Plaque
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
addition to any collection of Mexican artisan works. The piece is created from a wood frame, layered with
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

"Saint Lucia" Early 19th Century Santos Figure Polychromed Mexico
Located in Wiscasset, ME
She is depicted holding a tray aloft with her eyes, which she gouged out in order to keep from being married off to a Pagan. Polychromed gesso with gilding. Some small bits of polyc...
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Antique 1830s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted Wood Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hand-painted wood Santo. Hand-carved and hand painted. Great coloring. Excellent
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted Wood Santo
Hand-Painted Wood Santo
H 12.5 in W 3.75 in D 2.75 in
Mexican Dia De Los Muertos Day of the Dead La Catrina Folk Art Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite wonderful Mexican Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos festival held throughout Mexico) La
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Wood, Paper

Hand-Painted Wood Santo of Saint Antonio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hand-painted wood Santo of Saint Antonio. Hand-carved and hand-painted. His right hand
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century wood Santos of a boy/child with glass eyes and articulated arms.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This charming piece has been in my collection for over 40 years. The articulated arms and glass eyes contribute to its charm and personality. I have always felt it signified a sense ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood, Paint

16'' Wood carving Nativity Helicoptero Mexican Folk Art
By Agustin Cruz Prudencio
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Agustin Cruz Prudencio MASTERPIECE: Made with Copal wood
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2010s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Cangrejo / Wood carving Lacquer Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
By Juan Zeferino Rivera
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with traditional lacquer based
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2010s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pato / Wood carving Lacquer Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
By Juan Zeferino Rivera
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
Temalacatzingo 2016) Made with Tzomplantli wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated
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2010s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Lacquer

23'' El Autobus / Wood carving Lacquer Mexican Folk Art
By Meliton Zeferino Acevedo
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Meliton Zeferino Acevedo Made with Tzomplantli wood
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

8'' El Jinete / Wood carving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture
By Gabriel Isidro Perez Rajon
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE Artisan: Gabriel Isidro Perez Rajon Made with Cedar wood, woodcarving
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2010s Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

28'' Carreta Lechera / Wood carving Lacquer Mexican Folk Art
By Emilia Guadalupe Acevedo Chavez
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
" Made with Tzomplantli wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

8" Loteria Purpura / Wood carving Mexican Folk Art Sculpture
By Roxana y Jesus Hernandez
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Roxana y Jesus Hernandez MASTERPIECE Made with Copal wood
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

17'' San Jorge Wood carving Alebrije Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
By Agustin Cruz Tinoco
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Agustin Cruz Tinoco Made with Copal wood, woodcarving
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

14'' Batea perfilada Wood carving Alebrije Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
By Maria Dolores Tapia Talavera
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Maria Dolores Tapia Talavera Fine wood plate, gold-platted
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2010s Folk Art Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Platon Rosa con Flores / Wood carving Lacquer Mexican Folk Art
By Agustín Jorge Martínez Ramírez
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Agustin Jorge Martinez Ramirez Fine wood pink plate, gold
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2010s Folk Art More Art

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Wood, Lacquer

Platon Blanco Semana Santa / Wood carving Lacquer Mexican Folk Art
By Hector Martínez Rivera
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
wood plate, gold-platted with resin material. Decorated with flora and fauna, morning glories, painted
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2010s Folk Art Mixed Media

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Wood, Lacquer

24'' Nativity Tractor Wood carving Alebrije Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
By Agustin Cruz Prudencio
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Agustin Cruz Prudencio MASTERPIECE: Made with Copal wood
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Coleccion de mascaras Michocacan / Wood carving Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
By Martin, Gerardo & Juan Carlos Salgado Castrejon
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
Mask made with Colorin wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with
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2010s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Platon Blanco en Flor / Wood carving Lacquer Mexican Folk Art
By Agustín Jorge Martínez Ramírez
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
" Fine wood plate, gold-platted with resin material. Decorated with flora and fauna, morning glories
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2010s Folk Art Mixed Media

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

24'' Nativity Avion Wood carving Alebrije Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
By Agustin Cruz Tinoco
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Agustin Cruz Tinoco MASTERPIECE: Made with Copal wood
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Ajedrez Nacimiento / Wood carving Mexican Sculpture Folk Art Chess Nativity
By Gabriel Isidro Perez Rajon
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Gabriel Isidro Perez Rajon MASTERPIECE Made with Cedar wood
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

24'' El Avion de Guerrero / Wood carving Lacquer Mexican Folk Art
By Francisco Martinez Espinoza
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
Tzomplantli wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with traditional lacquer
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Batea Ovalada Perfilada en Oro / Wood carving Lacquer Mexican Folk Art
By María Guadalupe Tapia Talavera
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
" Fine wood plate, gold-platted with resin material. Decorated with flora and fauna, morning glories
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2010s Folk Art More Art

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

16'' Santa Claus Nacimiento / Wood carving Lacquer Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
By Juan Zeferino Rivera
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
Temalacatzingo 2016) Made with Tzomplantli wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

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Wood, Lacquer

Juicio de la Muerte / Wood carving Alebrije Mexican Folk Art Sculpture
By Manuel Cruz Prudencio
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
Woodcarving FOFA Honrando nuestra raices, explorando nuestros sueños, 2016 Made with Copal wood, woodcarving
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

11" Fusion Caracol-Venado / Wood carving Alebrije Mexican Folk Art Sculpture
By Taller Manuel Jimenez
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
Carrillo & Isaias Jimenez Hernandez Made with Copal wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

24'' La Rueda de la Fortuna / Wood carving Lacquer Mexican Folk Art
By Meliton Zeferino Acevedo
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with traditional lacquer based
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Carreta Herencia de mi Tierra / Wood carving Alebrije Mexican Folk Art Sculpt
By Manuel Cruz Prudencio
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Manuel Cruz Prudencio MASTERPIECE Made with Copal wood
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Leather Pyrography Branding Carving Cabeza Maya King of Palenque Art Mexico
Located in Miami, FL
Wood Framed Arts & Craft leather pyrography, carving, branding from the Cabeza Maya King of
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Late 20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Decorative Art

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paper

Mid Century Modern Wooden Owl Carving
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Hand carved wooden owl made of Palofierro "(ironwood), Very mid-century style design, no brand or signature
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Wooden Owl Carving
Mid Century Modern Wooden Owl Carving
H 7.88 in W 2.96 in D 3.94 in
Wooden Owl Carving With Obsidian and Abalone Eyes by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
this type of piece, a combination of cocobolo wood (the same one that Don Shoemaker used) with obcidian
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

American Eagle Hand Carved Seri Ironwood Bookends 1960
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with a smooth finish overall excellent condition with beautiful visible wood grains. "Mexican ironwood
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Bookends

Materials

Wood

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art Oaxaca Toy
By Socorro Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Edilma Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
with the idea as a toy for children,” says Mexican master wood carver Agustin Cruz Tinoco. As Mr
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Owl Carving, Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, DF
A rare carving in tropical rosewood by one of the most prominent names in Mexican modernist design
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Owl Carving, Don Shoemaker
Owl Carving, Don Shoemaker
H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Mid-Century Jaguar Carving
Located in Mexico City, DF
Mexico. This carving is beautifully done with fine proportions. At one time polychromed, the years have
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Jaguar Carving
Mid-Century Jaguar Carving
H 10 in W 11 in D 11 in
Emaus Brass Sun
Located in Montecito, CA
Wonderful table top sculpture of a brass sun mounted on a wooden base.
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20th Century Mexican Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Emaus Brass Sun
Emaus Brass Sun
H 15.5 in W 12 in D 5.25 in
Carved Hacienda Horse
Located in Chicago, IL
Hacienda horse.
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Carved Hacienda Horse
Carved Hacienda Horse
H 18 in W 6 in D 26 in
Los Castillo Mid Century Mexican Bas Relief Wood Carving
By Los Castillo, Arredondo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent piece made by deep carving onto a single wood slab. During the first half of the 20th C
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Sculptures

Wood Carving, "La Contorsionista, " Joel Alanis Medina, 2000
By Joel Alanis Medina
Located in Mexico City, DF
This engaging sculpture, at once figurative and abstract, was hand carved in orejón wood using
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Early 2000s Mexican Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Other

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art
By Socorro Cruz Prudencio, Edilma Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
found it in art. Agustin made the change from the traditional Mexican wood carvings, commonly known as
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Religious Wood Figure Found in Western Mexico, circa 1900
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand carved religious figure found in Western Mexico, circa 1900.
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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mexican Carousel Rhino
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
19th Century Mexican Carousel Rhino. Handmade in Carved wood beautiful patina.
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Antique Early 1900s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Mexican Carousel Rhino
19th Century Mexican Carousel Rhino
H 23.23 in W 47.25 in D 11.03 in
Coffee Mortar from Veracruz, Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Hand-carved, wooden coffee mortar with original grinding / mashing arm 1960's. Grinding arm is 37" in length. Primitive in style.
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Coffee Mortar from Veracruz, Mexico
Coffee Mortar from Veracruz, Mexico
H 12.5 in W 26.5 in D 19 in
Rare Early 20th Century Carnival Wooden Horse Figures from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Collector pieces. Carved wood horse heads from Veracruz, Mexico used during ceremonial dances and
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art
By Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Edilma Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
innovative design that The Cruz family began to be recognized in the wood carving sector, commonly known as
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

1960s Mexican Wooden Sculpture in the Style of Mathias Goeritz
By Mathias Goeritz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexico, circa 1960s.  
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Mexico Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful rare large hand carved and painted Spanish Colonial Mexican santo altar figure, Saint
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Antique Early 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Articulating Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great wood santo with articulating arms, thighs, and knees. Excellent vintage condition. Great
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Articulating Santo
Carved Wood Articulating Santo
H 33.5 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
Large Whimsical Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Mermaid Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A whimsical large Mexican folk art wooden mermaid statue. Handmade in Mexico in the mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

Monumental Mexican Carved Polychrome Mermaid Dance Mask, Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent life-size Mexican folk art hand carved and painted wood body dance mask, in the form
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Gesso, Paint

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Mermaid Fish Colorful Traditional Jewe Box
By Agustin Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
One of a kind wood carving mermaid piece by Agustin Cruz Prudencio. This delicate Alebrije is hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Painted Baby Christ Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A charming pair of vintage Mexican folk art hand carved and painted Infant Jesus religious figures
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Glass, Wood, Paint

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Mexico Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of mexico wood carvings for sale on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful pieces of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the mexico wood carvings on 1stDibs that include elements of brown and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Roxana y Jesus Hernandez, Taller Manuel Jimenez, Manuel Cruz Prudencio, Juan Zeferino Rivera and Agustin Cruz Tinoco are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in wood, acrylic paint and paint — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Mexico Wood Carvings?

Mexico wood carvings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.
Questions About Mexico Wood Carvings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.