Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-8998 Dangling from sterling silver mariner

Dangling from sterling silver mariner chain

Bold hoop earrings are handcrafted by Nyoman Rena

25% recycled cotton

adorning long diamond shapes enhanced with 18k gold

realized using the batik wax dyeing technique

Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-8998 Dangling from sterling silver marinerCarved 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