Dream Vision Hand-Carved Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico Ladybug floating birds

floating birds

including the specialized treatment to achieve a darkened look

Nareerat combines brown pearls with bright carnelian

75" W (3 x 2 cm)

the sterling silver earrings swirl with dynamic elegance

Dream Vision Hand-Carved Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico Ladybug floating birdsCovered in intricate and colorful patterns, this alebrije owl's wide eyed expression only adds to its fanciful appearance. In creating this admirable figurine, artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca celebrate that Mexican state's wood carving heritage. 'We use copal wood for our designs,' says Jesus. 'We dry, treat and sand the wood before painting the motifs by hand.' The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro