Fantastic Stretch Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Purple from Mexico _artisan--dichrodreams-tag-boilerplate faceted peridot rests in the

faceted peridot rests in the center

When staff opened the crate

Holds up to 320 lbs (160 kg)

Wayan Asmana presents an original bracelet of fascinating textures

Fantastic Stretch Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Purple from Mexico _artisan--dichrodreams-tag-boilerplate faceted peridot rests in theArching its back in a fantastic stretch over its head, an adorable cat is carved of copal wood in this folk art alebrije figurine from Mexico. Artisan duo Zeny and Reyna create the alebrije, hand painting the cat with intricate designs in tones of purple. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near