Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-8998 Colorful tropical bird ornaments that

Colorful tropical bird ornaments that will liven up any room

The motifs are stamped by hand into the sterling silver

realized using the batik wax dyeing technique

No one loves you quite like your mom

Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-8998 Colorful tropical bird ornaments thatCarved 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