Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-12455 Recycled Components

Recycled Components

displaying an explosion of bubble patterns with pink pigment

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soft pink rose quartz gemstones fall from the ears

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Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-12455 Recycled ComponentsCarved 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