Western Mexico Pre-Hispanic Ceramic Grey Dog Ocarina Flute - Grey Aztec Puppy Mermaid Luis Banda names the design

Luis Banda names the design Mama Quilla

Handwoven from cane fibers

With a bohemian style

or to serve up a side dish

A bright array of colors and myriad of floral motifs are among the many hand painted details this delightful alebrije has to offer

Western Mexico Pre-Hispanic Ceramic Grey Dog Ocarina Flute - Grey Aztec Puppy Mermaid Luis Banda names the designSeated obediently, this plump little dog replicates those found in shaft tombs throughout Western Mexico. Angel Ceron Artisan Association members depict the xoloitzcuintle, a cheerful, barkless species prized by ancient man. Sculpted in clay as funerary offerings, they accompanied their masters in death to aid the soul in crossing rivers of blood along the road of the dead. The cheerful hairless pup with wrinkled skin takes shape as a terracotta