Sly Siamese Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije _artisan--novica-artisan-2505 the moon guards the mystical

the moon guards the mystical secrets of amethyst

Closed: 59 in

this exquisite necklace is carefully crafted by Indian designer Neeru Goel

Open: 39" H x 23

Bali's vast creativity results in an abstract figure deep in thought

Sly Siamese Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije _artisan--novica-artisan-2505 the moon guards the mysticalWorking with native copal wood, Zeny and Reyna in Mexico create this wonderful alebrije sculpture, a popular traditional folk art of Oaxaca. The whimsical Siamese cat is painted in loving detail with a yellow coat and bright blue eyes. 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 feverish dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures a donkey with