Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Cuff minimalist curve

minimalist curve

Handcrafted and expertly carved

Designed in Sunny Sonoma County

Available in: citrus wood & lavender

they dance on sterling silver wires

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Cuff minimalist curveAlebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals, such as elephants and crocodiles, or they can be more fantastical creatures, such as dragons. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Xoxocotlan in the Mexican state of Oaxaca creates an elaborately hand carved copal wood alebrije dragonfly, or libelula. The insect is beautifully painted in bold red with accents of black, blue and yellow. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. It is said