Proud Rooster Rooster Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico Pots & Planters Hand-woven of dyed black sedge

Hand-woven of dyed black sedge

the crescent moon is captivating in a Karen hill tribe necklace

Strap(s): 19 in

because we believe it is our duty to preserve this ancient art form

Stored in resealable bag

Proud Rooster Rooster Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico Pots & Planters Hand-woven of dyed black sedgeWith bright feathers and comb erect, a proud rooster announces the imminent dawn. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Calo gypsy word for 'something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic.' Because each alebrije is individually created work