Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-12455 accentuated with lovely patterns that

accentuated with lovely patterns that bend and curve at their centers

displaying an explosion of bubble patterns with pink pigment

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Mimics a live mouse

Made Mulyani captures the essence of this Barong in an acacia wood mask that is exquisitely carved and detailed with traditional Balinese motifs

Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-12455 accentuated with lovely patterns thatCarved 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