Oaxacan (pronounced Wa-Haw-Ken) wood carvings are whimsical and enchanting art figures that have captivated collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. These highly imaginative and brilliantly colored figures are totally hand-carved and painted in tiny villages in the Oaxacan Valley of Southern Mexico. Full of movement and humor, Oaxacan wood carving is an authentic folk art. Each carving is unique. Carvings are signed by the artists and available in limited quantities.