Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-8998 Suspended from a rope chain

Suspended from a rope chain

lovely pods evoke summer

realized using the batik wax dyeing technique

Colorful tropical bird ornaments that will liven up any room

adorning long diamond shapes enhanced with 18k gold

Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-8998 Suspended from a rope chainCarved of copal wood, this delightful figurine from Mexico depicts a swordfish. Mexican duo Zeny and Reyna design this 'mystery of nature' in the traditional style of alebrije handicrafts. The swordfish features a vibrant, hand painted finish. The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906 1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he dreamed he was caught