Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-11294 peridot & cow bone

peridot & cow bone

It closes with a box clasp

Sukartini works with local Indonesian artisans to present the earrings

This pair of earrings features two lovely sea turtles crafted by Made Wardika from sterling silver with shells of hand-carved bone

Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-11294 peridot & cow boneCarved 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