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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

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Located in Forney, TX
Hand-crafted by Spanish settlers in North America (likely Southwestern United States, New Mexico
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Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...

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Wood, Paint

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

"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

Spanish Colonial Mexico Carved Painted Archangel Santo Religious Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large vintage Spanish Colonial style Mexican religious folk art carved wood santo figure - bulto
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

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
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

Materials

Wood, Gesso, 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, Paint, Wood, Glass

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

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

Large Mexican Folk Art Pottery Sculpture of a Female Depicting Life & Death
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Mexico or South America in a contemporary Folk Art style. The sculpture is a study of a young woman of
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Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Spanish Colonial hand carved polychromed wood Santo Catholic church altar
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Pedro Friedeberg Sculpture
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Houston, TX
Pedro Friedeberg, "Untitled" mixed media sculpture, Mexico, circa 1970s. Gilt, gold painted
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pedro Friedeberg Sculpture
Pedro Friedeberg Sculpture
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H 16.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
. Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and sculptor. He began with paintings and papier mache figures
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
H 18.9 in W 14.97 in D 5.91 in
19th Century Hand Carved "Virgen de Atocha" with Encrusted Jewels and Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexico. The piece is all hand crafted and quite large at 45" tall. The crown, and surround are
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Antique 19th Century Mexican Sculptures and Carvings

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Multi-gemstone, Gold Leaf

Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
. presents some damage to the head and tail. Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and sculptor. He began
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
H 19.69 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Two 19th Century, Carved and Painted Religious Figures, "The Two Thieves"
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two carved wooden figures on wooden crosses, from the Crucifixion of Christ story. They represent "the good and the bad thieves" who were to the right and left of Christ in the New T...
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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
. presents some damage to the head and tail. Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican Artist and sculptor. He began
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
H 26.38 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in
Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with beautiful visible wood grains. From Wikipedia: "Mexican ironwood carvings is a handcraft that
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Spanish Colonial Carved Ship Prow Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
distinctive wave shape with curling volute, incised carving with decorative round medallion, and highly
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Spanish Colonial, Painted Wooden Crucifix of Christ on a Stylized Tree
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This carved wooden crucifix of Christ on a stylized tree form, is Guatemalan or Mexican, likely
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Antique Late 19th Century Central American Spanish Colonial Sculptures a...

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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
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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

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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

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Acrylic, Wood

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

Dragon Fantastico - Fantastic Dragon Alebrije - Mexican Folk Art - Wood Carving
By Roxana y Jesus Hernandez
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
Copal wood, wood carving technique gouges, machete and sandpaper, decorated with acrylic paintings with
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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

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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

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Lacquer, Wood

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

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

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Lacquer, Wood

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

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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

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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

Acrylic, Wood

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

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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

Materials

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

Acrylic, Wood

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 Mexican Wood Sculpture Figure
Located in Troy, NY
representation. This wonderful hand sculpted work is from Chihuahua, Mexico, made from wood native to this
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1960s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Cuban Master Florencio Gelabert Sculpture Large Wood Carving Bust Man Portrait
Located in Surfside, FL
in 1960. With a calling common to wood sculptors –which began with his primary school carving
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1970s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Mexican Demilune Table
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rare Mexican Chippendale table made from Sabino pine wood. Beautiful carving.
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Antique 18th Century Mexican Chippendale Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Pine

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Guelaguetza Folkloric Art Oaxaca
By Manuel Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
lifetime of dedication to the art of wood carving. Beautiful Folk Art sculpture of the traditional
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Toys

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Mid-Century Monumental Hand-Carved Indian Chief Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
early estate in California and originally purchased in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is all hand-carved from
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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Hummingbirds Tree - Mexican Folk Art Cactus Fine Art
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
Arbol de Colibries - Hummingbirds Tree This Mexican Hummingbirds Tree was made with Copal wood
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2010s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Aguila - Eagle - Mexican Folk Art Cactus Fine Art
By Manuel Cruz Prudencio
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
Aguila - Eagle Alebrije This Mexican Aguila - Eagle Alebrije made with Copal wood, wood carving
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2010s Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Sunday Morning, San Angel, Mexico.
By Helen Hyde
Located in Storrs, CT
carving wood blocks. She eventually accepted the Japanese system of divided labor and employed Japanese
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Early 20th Century American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Color, Etching

Round Carved & Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
. The brutalist-inspired carving appears to be inspired by Arte de Mexico pieces.
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20th Century Mexican Brutalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Carved Wood Falcon Sculpture 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
: "Mexican ironwood carvings is a handcraft that began with the Seri indigenous people of the state of Sonora
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Falcon Sculpture 1960s
Carved Wood Falcon Sculpture 1960s
H 9.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
One of a Kind Sterling Necklace Designed by the Mexican Artist Alfredo Zalce
By Alfredo Zalce
Located in Mexico, DF
materials, such as mural painting, wood carving, sculpturing in various materials, oil, pastel, ink and
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Organic Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Olinalá Mexican Traditional Lacquer, Silver Leaf and Oil Painting Art Urns
By ACOOCOORO
Located in Mexico City, MX
Three urns, two trays, one gourd. Turned solid cedar wood; maque and lacquer carving; silver leaf
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Urns

Materials

Silver Leaf

Caballo Carrusell / Carousell Horse - Mexican Folk Art Cactus Fine Art
By Miguel Martinez
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
Caballo Carrusell / Carousell Horse This Mexican Wood Horse was made with Copal wood, wood carving
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2010s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Angel Maya - Maya Angel - Mexican Folk Art Cactus Fine Art
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
Angel Maya - Maya Angel This Mexican Wood Angel was made with Copal wood, wood carving technique
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2010s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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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 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 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 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
    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 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
    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 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 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 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 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
    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.