Mexican Folk Art Wood Carving Traditional Dance Handmade Alebrije One of a Kind
By Ruby Fabian, Manuel Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
The young dancers wear an armor of threads over their bodies, showing off an ancient indigenous art form. Colorful thread combinations characterize the huipil dress, a rectangle of c...
Acrylic, Wood
Mexican Coyote Sculpture · Hand-Carved Wood
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940 · We offer Mexican Coyote Sculpture · Hand-Carved Wood. The coyote howls.
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, possibly cactus, and having a beautifully aged patina.
Wood
Oaxaca Wood Alebrije Mexican Folk Art Sculpture Signed By Pepe Santiago
Located in Tampa, FL
A striking example of traditional Oaxacan folk art, this hand carved and hand painted wood sculpture is signed by renowned artisan Pepe Santiago.
Wood, Paint
Manuel Jimenez Folk Art Spotted Nagual c1970s, Mexico
Located in Oakland, CA
He began creating figurines from clay as a young boy and gradually switched to carving the figures from wood. Self-taught, he is thought to be the originator of the Oaxacan (wood) st...
Wood
$750Sale Price|25% Off
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.
Wood
$1,100Sale Price|62% Off
"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...
Wood
Vibrant Authentic Vintage Hand Painted Mexican Folk Art Hanging Wall Plaque
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This striking vintage wall plaque is a fine example of traditional Mexican folk art. Featuring a textured surface, the design showcases a vividly hand-painted female figure framed by...
Wood, Paint
Hand-Painted Wood Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hand-painted wood Santo. Hand-carved and hand painted. Great coloring. Excellent condition.
Wood
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 Catrina symbolic skeleton figure. La Catrina is the festival’s most recognizable...
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 extends and is removable. He is the saint you ask to help you meet a woman. Great col...
Wood
Hand-Carved Wood Panel "Two Ninas" by Jose Sevill, Folk Art, 1950s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It's signed M Ramirez on the bottom right but, we're not sure if there was a collaboration with Jose Sevill who might be responsible for the painting of the wood carving . This carv...
Wood
Wood Figure of Woman and Child by De La Rosa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand carved wood figure of woman and child by De La Rosa. Sculpture measures 9" wide, 7" deep and 17.75" high.
Wood
Diablo Fálico Contemporary Articulated Oaxacan Alebrije
Located in Dekalb, IL
Artist: Unknown Date: Late 20th Century Medium: Paint on copal Style/Movement: Dimensions: 10" H Additional Details: This bold and provocative figure is a traditional Mexican diablo...
Acrylic, Wood
Esqueleta de Ginecológico Contemporary Articulated Oaxacan Calaca
Located in Dekalb, IL
Artist: Unknown Date: Late 20th Century Medium: Paint on copal Style/Movement: Mexican Folk Art Dimensions: 11.5" H Additional Details: This hand-carved wooden figure depicts a skel...
Wood, Paint
Antique Jaguar Mask — Traditional Mexican Carving
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Antique Mexican mask hand-carved in wood, depicting the powerful face of a jaguar—one of the most significant and symbolic animals in the ritual traditions of Mesoamerica.
Wood
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, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with acrylic paintings...
Wood
Cangrejo / Wood carving Lacquer Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
By Juan Zeferino Rivera
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Juan Zeferino Rivera MASTERPIECE Made with Tzomplantli wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with traditional ...
Wood, Lacquer
Pato / Wood carving Lacquer Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
By Juan Zeferino Rivera
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Juan Zeferino Rivera MASTERPIECE (Award Prize in Temalacatzingo 2016) Made with Tzomplantli wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sa...
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, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with traditional lacquer ba...
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 technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with acrylic paintings with diffe...
Wood, Acrylic
$1,400
28'' Carreta Lechera / Wood carving Lacquer Mexican Folk Art
By Emilia Guadalupe Acevedo Chavez
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Juan Zeferino Rivera & Emilia Guadalupe Acevedo Chavez FONART 1st. Place Category Toys FONART XLI Edition National Award "Gran Premio de Arte...
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, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with acrylic paintin...
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 technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with acrylic paintings with Zapotec sy...
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 with resin material. Decorated with flora and fauna, morning glories, painted with na...
Wood, Lacquer
$900
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-platted with resin material. Decorated with flora and fauna, morning glories, painted...
Wood, Lacquer
$1,000
Platon Blanco Semana Santa / Wood carving Lacquer Mexican Folk Art
By Hector Martínez Rivera
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE Artisan: Hector Martinez Rivera IAM 1st. Place Category “Gold Bathed Laca” INSTITUTO DEL ARTESANO MICHOACANO LVII State Edition Award "Domingo de Ramos en...
Wood, Lacquer
$2,000
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, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with acrylic paintings...
Wood
$1,000
Platon Blanco en Flor / 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 IAM 2nd. Place Category “Gold Bathed Laca” INSTITUTO DEL ARTESANO MICHOACANO LVII State Edition Award "Domingo d...
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, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with acrylic paintings wi...
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, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with acrylic paintin...
Wood, Acrylic
$1,200
24'' El Avion de Guerrero / Wood carving Lacquer Mexican Folk Art
By Francisco Martinez Espinoza
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Francisco Martinez Espinoza MASTERPIECE Made with Tzomplantli wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with tradi...
Wood, Lacquer
Batea Ovalada Perfilada en Oro / Wood carving Lacquer Mexican Folk Art
By María Guadalupe Tapia Talavera
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Maria Guadalupe Tapia Talavera IAM 3rd. Place Category “Gold Bathed Laca” INSTITUTO DEL ARTESANO MICHOACANO LVII State Edition Award "Domingo de...
Wood, Lacquer
16'' Santa Claus Nacimiento / Wood carving Lacquer Sculpture Mexican Folk Art
By Juan Zeferino Rivera
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Juan Zeferino Rivera MASTERPIECE (Award Prize in Temalacatzingo 2016) Made with Tzomplantli wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sa...
Wood, Lacquer
Juicio de la Muerte / Wood carving Alebrije Mexican Folk Art Sculpture
By Manuel Cruz Prudencio
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Manuel Cruz Prudencio FOFA (Friends of Oaxacan Folk Art) Winner Woodcarving FOFA Honrando nuestra raices, explorando nuestros sueños, 2016 Made ...
Wood
11" Fusion Caracol-Venado / Wood carving Alebrije Mexican Folk Art Sculpture
By Taller Manuel Jimenez
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Taller “Manuel Jimenez” MASTERPIECE Angelico Jimenez Carrillo & Isaias Jimenez Hernandez Made with Copal wood, woodcarving technique gouges,...
Wood, Acrylic
$1,200
24'' La Rueda de la Fortuna / Wood carving Lacquer Mexican Folk Art
By Meliton Zeferino Acevedo
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Meliton Zeferino Acevedo MASTERPIECE Made with Tzomplantli wood, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with tradition...
Wood, Lacquer
$2,063Sale Price|24% Off
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, woodcarving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with acrylic paintings ...
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 Palenque Art.
Leather, Wood, Paper
Pair of Mid Century Folk Art Ironwood Marine Carvings, Mexico
Located in Nottingham, GB
Celebrated for both their craftsmanship and the remarkable character of the wood itself, these carvings evolved from local handicrafts into highly sought-after decorative objects adm...
Wood
Head of a Saint from the 18th Century Wood Carving
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Head of a Saint from the 18th Century Wood Carving.
Wood
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
Wood
$450Sale Price|40% Off
Wooden Owl Carving With Obsidian and Abalone Eyes by Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Rare piece from Los Castillo, they are all artisan jewelers but their creative nature alludes to this type of piece, a combination of cocobolo wood (the same one that Don Shoemaker u...
Rock Crystal
American Eagle Hand Carved Seri Ironwood Bookends 1960
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
"Mexican ironwood carvings is a handcraft that began with the Seri indigenous people of the state of Sonora.
Wood
$3,000Sale Price|21% Off
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
This colorful fortune wheel alebrije is made by Agustín Cruz Tinoco in Oaxaca Mexico. “I came up with the idea as a toy for children,” says Mexican master wood carver Agustin Cruz ...
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.
Wood
Mid-Century Jaguar Carving
Located in Mexico City, DF
The representation of the jaguar is ubiquitous among the archeological sites of Mexico. This carving is beautifully done with fine proportions.
Wood
Unavailable
H 11 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
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 ...
Fabric, Glass, Wood, Paint
Emaus Brass Sun
Located in Montecito, CA
Wonderful table top sculpture of a brass sun mounted on a wooden base.
Brass
Carved Hacienda Horse
Located in Chicago, IL
Hacienda horse.
Steel
Los Castillo Mid Century Mexican Bas Relief Wood Carving
By Arredondo, Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent piece made by deep carving onto a single wood slab. During the first half of the 20th C Mexico had an important eruption of artistic creativity.
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 traditional tools and without a drawing or pre-conceived idea. This time consuming meth...
Other
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art
By Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Edilma Cruz Prudencio, Socorro Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Agustin made the change from the traditional Mexican wood carvings, commonly known as "alebrijes" to the contemporary in this beautifully disruptive piece.
Wood, Paint
Mexican Folk Art Double Cherub Carving in Polychrome Wood
Located in Northport, MI
A soulful and expressive double cherub carving, hand-carved in Mexico circa late 18th to early 19th century.
Wood, Softwood
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H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
19th Century Religious Wood Figure Found in Western Mexico, circa 1900
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand carved religious figure found in Western Mexico, circa 1900.
Wood
19th Century Mexican Carousel Rhino
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
19th Century Mexican Carousel Rhino. Handmade in Carved wood beautiful patina.
Wood
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.
Wood
20th Century Mexican Ex-Voto Reliquary
Located in Chicago, IL
This oblong wooden sphere—lacquered in a sultry, oxblood red—has been entirely armored in silver metal ex-votos, each one a tiny prayer hammered into form. Likely Mexican, the surfac...
Metal
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H 1.38 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
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, sterling, and brass. It was elaborated by "Talleres Monásticos" (Emaus). Talleres Monást...
Sterling Silver, Brass
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 festivities. Very rare find. Brown wood with white ceremonial paint. Original horse ...
Wood
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrijes Fortune Wheel Folkloric Art
By Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Edilma Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
“I came up with the idea as a toy for children,” says influential Mexican wood carver Agustin Cruz Tinoco. As Mr.
Acrylic, Wood
1960s Mexican Wooden Sculpture in the Style of Mathias Goeritz
By Mathias Goeritz
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a surrealist wooden sculpture in the style of Mathias Goeritz. Made in Mexico, circa 1960s.
Iron
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H 18.25 in W 9 in D 5.25 in
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 Michael the Archangel standing over defeated Satan, circa 1800 Hand-crafted in Ne...
Wood
Carved Wood Articulating Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great wood santo with articulating arms, thighs, and knees. Excellent vintage condition. Great sculptural object.
Wood
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 century, hand carved, gessoed, polychrome painted, modeled in a seated position, nicely ...
Gesso, Wood, Paint
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H 30 in W 52 in D 18 in
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 of a mermaid, dating to the early 20th century, most likely originating in Guerrero...
Wood, Gesso, Paint
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H 3.94 in W 13.78 in L 3.94 in
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Mermaid Fish Colorful Traditional Jewe Box
By Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Agustin Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
One of a kind wood carving mermaid piece by Agustin Cruz Prudencio. This delicate Alebrije is hand carved and painted with colorful acrylic colors. Inspired by local legends from Oax...
Wood, Paint
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H 13 in W 11 in D 6 in
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. circa 1960 Handmade in Mexico, mid-20th century, Baroque santo style, depicting (...
Gesso, Glass, Wood, Paint
Collection of Six Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Roosters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Group of three Folk Art hand-carved and painted wood roosters from Mexico. These wonderful and folky hand-carved wood roosters are all different and in good condition.
Wood
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H 45 in W 21 in D 9 in
19th Century Hand Carved "Virgen de Atocha" with Encrusted Jewels and Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Virgin Of Atocha - The Virgin Mary, 19th C. Wooden Sculpture believed to be from the 19th Century Mexico. The piece is all hand crafted and quite large at 45" tall. The crown, an...
Multi-gemstone, Gold Leaf
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H 9 in W 12 in D 6 in
Caja Detallada / Wood carving Lacquer Mexican Folk Art
By Ramon Franco Ortega
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Ramon Franco Ortega Made of Linaloe wood decorated with lacquer, black base decorated with different scenes applied with paint brush. - Dimensi...
Wood, Lacquer
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H 10 in W 16 in D 12 in
Caja Dorada / Wood carving Lacquer Mexican Folk Art
By Daniel Franco Perez
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Daniel Franco Perez MASTERPIECE Made of Linaloe wood decorated with lacquer, black base with gold leaf decorated with different scenes applied w...
Wood, Lacquer
Batea Oro Wood carving / Lacquer Mexican Folk Art
By Rogelio Alonso Meza
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! Artisan: Rogelio Alonso Meza IAM 1st. Place Category “Gold Bathed Laca” INSTITUTO DEL ARTESANO MICHOACANO XLVII State Edition Award "Noche de Muertos de ...
Wood, Lacquer
In 1995, the artist embellished a found poster of Martin Luther King with visionary markings.
With the help of a new director, the Virginia institution's folk art and decorative arts museums are undergoing extensive upgrades.
The French designer, stylist and creative director offers an inside look at the cabinets of curiosities he calls home in Paris and Nice.
Designers are beginning to see this enigmatic form of folk art in a whole new light.