Description
Talented local artisans show their expertise in this sterling silver necklace
kupu-kupu leaves
a diorama housed in a colorful wood box
India's Neetu Barathi uses chalcedony
71 inches L x 13
Hand Painted Pegasus Alebrije Sculpture - Mythical Pegasus Platters Talented local artisans show theirWorking in the fabulous Oaxacan folk art form known as alebrijes, Mexico's Esteban Hernandez creates this unique sculpture. He carves the pegasus from copal wood, which is then carefully painted by hand in minute detail with a rainbow of colors. Removable parts are detached for safe shipping. The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange