Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-13824 collecting gemstones and jewelry

collecting gemstones and jewelry

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Ranm Ixoqi' is an artisan group whose female members have been working together since the 1990s to empower themselves and women like them through the creation of Guatemalan handicrafts

Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-13824 collecting gemstones and jewelryCarved 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