Oaxacan (pronounced Wa-Haw-Ken) Wood Carvings These incredible wood carvings are whimsical and enchanting art figures that have captivated collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. These imaginative and brilliantly colored figures are hand-carved (from native Copal wood) and hand-painted in tiny villages in the state of Oaxaca, home of the Zapotec Indians of Southern Mexico. Note Due to the hand-fashioned nature of these wooden sculptures, some slight differences in color and design may occur. Porcupine (Approx. 4" Long).