Cricket Song Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico Ana Maria Gonzalez garnet and rainbow moonstone

garnet and rainbow moonstone

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Delicate square tiles are patterned between silver beads for this bohemian-style layering bracelet that is perfect for stacking

they are handcrafted from sterling silver by the artisan

Cricket Song Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico Ana Maria Gonzalez garnet and rainbow moonstoneA delightful piece of decor, this alebrije cricket statuette is painted in bright shades of green. Mexican artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez handcraft the cricket from copal wood. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906 1992). When he was 30, he became seriously ill and fell into a sort of coma. While he was