St. James Gift Shop

Oaxacan Wood Carvings

The State of Oaxaca is the largest and one of the poorest states in Mexico. Yet the artists, armed with a machete bring a piece of wood to life, carving the most fanciful, joyful and brilliantly colored animals and alebrijes. Full of movement and humor, their wonderful imagination delights collectors world wide.

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	Pelican Hand carved and hand painted in Oaxaca by Damian and Beatriz Morales. 9" x 9" $220 Please contact us for purchase information		Nahual A magical animal drawn from pre-Hispanic and contemporary indigenous beliefs. Carved by Armando Jimenez, Oaxaca $450 Please contact us for purchase information
	Nutria by Armando Jimenez This fun, colorful little fellow in blue and yellow is guaranteed to brighten your day! Hand painted and hand carved in Arrazola, Oaxaca by the Grandson of Manuel Jimenez $120 Please contact us for purchase information		Panda This Panda is wonderfully carved. An older piece, he is unsigned $159 Please contact us for purchase information
	Penguin Carved by Armando Jimenez, this little guy is about 9" tall $120 Please contact us for purchase information		Oaxacan Woodcarvings Oaxacan Woodcarvings Perfect for folk art enthusiasts and anyone interested in Mexican culture. Oaxaca Woodcarving: the Magic in the Trees $19.95 Please contact us for purchase information