Colima Dog Handcrafted Mexican Archaeological Ceramic Red Dog Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-6190 Vibrant Multi-Colored Paw Prints: The

Vibrant Multi-Colored Paw Prints: The ornament features raised

and 22k gold plated silver

rather than mourning their deaths

which features alternating strand segments

Colima Dog Handcrafted Mexican Archaeological Ceramic Red Dog Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-6190 Vibrant Multi-Colored Paw Prints: TheHolding an ear of corn in his teeth, this plump little dog replicates those found in shaft tombs throughout western Mexico and especially in the state of Colima. Artisans from the Angel Ceron Artisan Association depict the itzcuintli, 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. materials: