Proud Rooster Rooster Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico Games 5" L (9 cm)

5" L (9 cm)

the handcrafted pair juxtaposes the gemstones with sterling silver spirals

The dragonfly cradles a faceted amethyst for a simple yet beautiful look

each piece not only bears the marks of its past life as a household or temple object

Each work features slight variations that make it unique

Proud Rooster Rooster Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico Games 5" L (9 cm)With bright feathers and comb erect, a proud rooster announces the imminent dawn. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Calo gypsy word for 'something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic.' Because each alebrije is individually created work