Xoloescuincle Alebrije sculpture Angel Ortiz The ingenious sense of art

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Xoloescuincle Alebrije sculpture Angel Ortiz The ingenious sense of art'The ancient Aztecs believed the xoloescuintle dog protected the underworld, and we decided to decorate this alebrije with aspects of sun and light reflected on earth,' confide Zeny and Reyna. They paint the wood sculpture by hand with detailed artistry and expressive sentiment. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. materials: Copal wood Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly Signed by the artist