Cat of the Moon and Water Mexico Alebrije Mystical Cat Sculpture Oaxaca Folk Art _artisan--novica-artisan-13794 faceted cabochon of chalcedony blue

faceted cabochon of chalcedony blue as the sky is ringed in sterling silver with a dot motif

Rainbow-colored puzzle pieces grow from a tree with the phrases "Embrace Differences" and "Understand Autism" for an encouraging

Gracing the centers of the earrings are sparkling round peridot gem that total one carat

A charm handcrafted from sterling silver dangles alongside the stones

Isidoro C'cahuantico crafts this reversible wrap using a blend of alpaca and acrylic

Cat of the Moon and Water Mexico Alebrije Mystical Cat Sculpture Oaxaca Folk Art _artisan--novica-artisan-13794 faceted cabochon of chalcedony blueThe moon illuminates a mysterious blue cat, while fish and turtles swim across its body. Invoking the power of the moon and water, Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into an exquisite 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 Cal gypsy word for 'something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic.'