Carvings, figures, painted bottles, and other representations of bats in art from around the world. Most are one of a kind. From various cultures and fine arts producers
2 1/4 inches wide. Each is individually carved and painted. Order by basic background color. Every one is different. A fanciful part of a prized Mexican folk art tradition. Noted for their brilliant colors and fine craftsmanship, the figures show the talent, imagination and creative flair of the region's renowned carvers who are descendants of the pre-Columbian, Zapotec culture living in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca.
3 3/4 inches wide. Each signed by artist; Munoz. Each is individually carved and painted. Every one is different. Images show typical color combinations. Your figure could vary in design or color. A fanciful part of a prized Mexican folk art tradition. Noted for their brilliant colors and fine craftsmanship, the figures show the talent, imagination and creative flair of the region's renowned carvers who are descendants of the pre-Columbian, Zapotec culture living in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. 4 inches.
2 /12 inches. Each signed by artist Torrez in Oaxaca, Mexico. Each is individually carved and painted. Order by basic background color. Every one is different. A fanciful part of a prized Mexican folk art tradition. Noted for their brilliant colors and fine craftsmanship, the figures show the talent, imagination and creative flair of the region's renowned carvers who are descendants of the pre-Columbian, Zapotec culture living in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca.
2 1/2 inches tall. Ruben Najera is a Zuni artist from the extended Laate family and the older brother of Esteban Najera. He is especially noted for both stand-alone animal carvings and more elaborate compositions in which individual creatures, including bats, are mounted or inlaid onto leaves, nests, or tree forms. That combination of family tradition and inventive presentation makes his bat carvings especially distinctive within contemporary Zuni work.
Derrick Kaamasee is a Zuni carver known for innovative design and highly detailed workmanship. He has been carving since the late 1980s and learned within the Laate family tradition. Bat carvings are an uncommon subject in contemporary Zuni carving, and Kaamasee is among the relatively small number of artists whose work in that form is publicly documented. His carvings are especially noted for intricate treatment of texture, form, and movement. 2 1/4 inches tall. Based incised DK ZUNI.
Ruben Najera is a Zuni artist from the extended Laate family and the older brother of Esteban Najera. He is especially noted for both stand-alone animal carvings and more elaborate compositions in which individual creatures, including bats, are mounted or inlaid onto leaves, nests, or tree forms. That combination of family tradition and inventive presentation makes his bat carvings especially distinctive within contemporary Zuni work. 3 1/2 inches tall.
Ruben Najera is a Zuni artist from the extended Laate family and the older brother of Esteban Najera. He is especially noted for both stand-alone animal carvings and more elaborate compositions in which individual creatures, including bats, are mounted or inlaid onto leaves, nests, or tree forms. That combination of family tradition and inventive presentation makes his bat carvings especially distinctive within contemporary Zuni work. 2 1/2 inches tall.
These fun Two inch tall bobble head bats are hand-carved and hand-painted Oaxacan woodcarvings. A fanciful part of a prized Mexican folk art tradition. Noted for their brilliant colors and fine craftsmanship, the figures show the talent, imagination and creative flair of the region's renowned carvers who are descendants of the pre-Columbian, Zapotec culture living in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca.
2 1/2 inches. Each signed by artist Diaz in Oaxaca, Mexico. Each is individually carved and painted. Order by basic background color. Every one is different. A fanciful part of a prized Mexican folk art tradition. Noted for their brilliant colors and fine craftsmanship, the figures show the talent, imagination and creative flair of the region's renowned carvers who are descendants of the pre-Columbian, Zapotec culture living in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca.
6 1/2 inches wide. Individually signed by artist Ramirez. Each is individually carved and painted. Order by basic background color. Every one is different. A fanciful part of a prized Mexican folk art tradition. Noted for their brilliant colors and fine craftsmanship, the figures show the talent, imagination and creative flair of the region's renowned carvers who are descendants of the pre-Columbian, Zapotec culture living in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca.
3 1/4 inches. Each signed by artist Mendez in Oaxaca, Mexico. Each is individually carved and painted. Order by basic background color. Every one is different. A fanciful part of a prized Mexican folk art tradition. Noted for their brilliant colors and fine craftsmanship, the figures show the talent, imagination and creative flair of the region's renowned carvers who are descendants of the pre-Columbian, Zapotec culture living in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca.
3 1/2 inches wide. Individually signed by artist Matias Ramirez. Each is individually carved and painted. Order by basic background color. Every one is different. A fanciful part of a prized Mexican folk art tradition. Noted for their brilliant colors and fine craftsmanship, the figures show the talent, imagination and creative flair of the region's renowned carvers who are descendants of the pre-Columbian, Zapotec culture living in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca.
Justin Hustito is a Zuni carver whose work reflects a strong family carving tradition. This 3 1/2-inch stone carving was acquired on our 2026 trip to the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico. The piece stood out not only for rarity, but for its notably direct, graphic presence, with broad angular wings balanced by a softly carved face and chest. Incised Signature on base.
Penfield Gallery describes him as a young Zuni carver whose skills were shaped by his parents, Herbert Hustito and Elfina Lowsayatee, and notes his work in antler carvings of eagles, porcupines, and other creatures. While his public listings more often feature those subjects than bats, this bat carving fits naturally within the broader Hustito carving lineage, a family tradition that includes bat subjects as well.
This is the only bat by Justin Hustito we have encountered. Bat carvings remain an unusually specialized subject in Zuni art, created by only a small number of artists among the several hundred working in the community today.
This Egyptian marble bat by Zuni artist Eric Lonjose has a more architectural, sculptural presence than many small animal carvings. The warm, layered tones of the marble give the bat a natural depth, while the abalone shell base and turquoise chip accents add contrast and luminosity. At 3 1/4 inches tall, it reads as a substantial small sculpture, with the uncommon bat subject made even stronger by the refined pairing of marble, shell, and turquoise. 3 1/4 inches tall.
His bat carvings are especially appealing for their combination of subject matter, refined finish, and thoughtful use of material.
Bat carvings remain an unusually specialized subject in Zuni art, created by only a small number of artists among the several hundred working in the community today.
This 5 1/2-inch red cedar bat by Lewis Malie has a strongly sculptural, almost totemic presence. Rather than reading as a small animal carving alone, it rises vertically from an integral base, with the bat’s face and body emerging from a dramatic interplay of pale sapwood and deep red-brown heartwood. The natural color contrast of the cedar becomes part of the composition, giving the piece a striking architectural quality and an unusually bold visual presence. Engraved signature on base.
Lewis Malie is a Zuni carver known for finely worked animal sculptures in antler and bone, including bats. In a field of several hundred working Zuni artists, bat carvings remain a notably specialized subject, and Malie is among the relatively few artists working with them. His work is valued for its clarity of line, balanced composition, and lively presence.
This 5 1/4-inch antler carving by Lewis Malie has a strong vertical, openwork composition, with six bats flying wingtip to wingtip along the natural contours of the antler. The pierced upper opening, narrow tower-like form, and alternating high and low relief give it the presence of a small sculpture rather than a simple single-animal carving. It is especially effective from multiple angles, with the bats emerging gradually as the piece is turned. Among Malie's bat carvings, grouped antler compositions like this stand out for their sculptural complexity and strong visual presence. Encised signature on base.
Lewis Malie is a Zuni carver known for finely worked animal sculptures in antler and bone, including bats. In a field of several hundred working Zuni artists, bat carvings remain a notably specialized subject, and Malie is among the relatively few artists working with them. His work is valued for its clarity of line, balanced composition, and lively presence.
Derrick Kaamasee is a Zuni carver known for innovative design and highly detailed workmanship. He has been carving since the late 1980s and learned within the Laate family tradition. Bat carvings are an uncommon subject in contemporary Zuni carving, and Kaamasee is among the relatively small number of artists whose work in that form is publicly documented. His carvings are especially noted for intricate treatment of texture, form, and movement. 2 1/4 inches tall. Based incised DK.
This Garrick Weeka bat is carved in a traditional style, with turquoise-inlaid eyes, fine incised detail and a distinctly old-style Zuni character.
Garrick Weeka is a Zuni carver whose work in current public listings includes antler eagles, turkeys, maidens, and other animal forms. His carvings are characterized by strong shaping, fine incised detail, and frequent use of antler and turquoise inlay, and emphasize the "fine intricate detail" and elegance of his work. One dealer bio describes him as a talented member of the extended Laate family, alongside other well-known Zuni carving names including Derrick Kaamasee and Calvin and Colin Weeka.
Lewis Malie is a Zuni carver known for finely worked animal sculptures in antler and bone, including bats. In a field of several hundred working Zuni artists, bat carvings remain a notably specialized subject, and Malie is among the relatively few artists working with them. His work is valued for its clarity of line, balanced composition, and lively presence.
This 2 1/2-inch Lewis Malie bat is a closely related variation on the antler-based bat theme found in many of his other works, but in a smaller and more condensed format. The carving has a particularly intimate quality, with the bat held tightly within the natural contour of the antler and the burr again serving as both textural body mass and visual anchor. The smaller scale gives the piece a more concentrated presence, with the bat reading almost as if discovered within the antler rather than imposed upon it. Its strength lies in restraint: clear silhouette, compact form, and a strong balance between carved line and natural material.
Lewis Malie is a Zuni carver known for finely worked animal sculptures in antler and bone, including bats. In a field of several hundred working Zuni artists, bat carvings remain a notably specialized subject, and Malie is among the relatively few artists working with them. His work is valued for its clarity of line, balanced composition, and lively presence.
This 3 1/4-inch Lewis Malie bat is a compact, vertical antler carving in which the bat form emerges directly from the natural structure of the antler. The textured antler burr becomes part of the body and chest, while the upright tine creates a strong wing plane and gives the piece its tall, narrow silhouette. Rather than emphasizing complexity, the carving relies on economy of form: a clear bat profile, subtle incised wing lines, and the natural contrast between smooth carved surfaces and the granular antler texture. The result is a small but sculpturally convincing work with a distinctly traditional feel.
This small (2 1/2 inches) carved wooden bat was purchased in Laos in the Golden Triangle region on the Mekong River across from Thailand where we visited in 2025. Made in naturaly dark hardwood, it features a compact stylized bat form and a carved leaf design on the back with inscription-like marks.
It is a regional market piece made for the tourist trade, though it has genuine hand-crafted character and a nicely finished folk-art quality. A charming small decorative carving from the Laos / Thailand border area, especially appealing for collectors of bat-themed objects and international folk souvenirs.
