Zapotec Fish 12-inch Hand Carved and Painted Alebrije Fish Sculpture 25WLW these lovely earrings are crafted

these lovely earrings are crafted of sterling silver by local artisans

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Hearts embraces graceful tendrils and diminutive globes of sterling silver

Zapotec Fish 12-inch Hand Carved and Painted Alebrije Fish Sculpture 25WLW these lovely earrings are craftedA rotund fish with big eyes swims sinuously in cool rivers. Colorful motifs from Zapotec art and ancient temples cover the body and fins. By Manuel Cruz, this is a beautiful example of Mexico's alebrije art. The image is carved by hand of copal wood in the style of Oaxaca and meticulously painted by hand with tiny brushes. The finer details are created using a maguey thorn instead of a brush. The alebrije tradition originated with Mexico City artisan