Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-8998 Colorful tropical bird ornaments that

Colorful tropical bird ornaments that will liven up any room

The motifs are stamped by hand into the sterling silver

25% recycled cotton

who add three carats of sparkling blue topaz to the ends

realized using the batik wax dyeing technique

Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-8998 Colorful tropical bird ornaments thatCarved 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