Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-12455 Ties (each): 9

Ties (each): 9

Displaying the handicrafts of Kashmir

' He starts by mixing the clay and carefully shaping the figure

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accentuated with lovely patterns that bend and curve at their centers

Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-12455 Ties (each): 9Carved 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