Proud Rooster Rooster Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico Khoj Creations such as the YMCA

such as the YMCA

the chocolate brown seeds on this bracelet are captivating

& amethyst or aquamarine

Cahya Krisna

Ramírez masters this original art form as he successfully conveys the warmth of emotion with cold metal pieces

Proud Rooster Rooster Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico Khoj Creations such as the YMCAWith bright feathers and comb erect, a proud rooster announces the imminent dawn. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Calo gypsy word for 'something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic.' Because each alebrije is individually created work