Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-12455 This cocktail ring presented by

This cocktail ring presented by Shanker is crafted by local Indian artisans

' He starts by mixing the clay and carefully shaping the figure

displaying an explosion of bubble patterns with pink pigment

Displaying the handicrafts of Kashmir

Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-12455 This cocktail ring presented byCarved 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