Black Fox Wood Alebrije Fox Figurine in Black from Mexico Jorge Priori a songbird wings its way

a songbird wings its way across Mexican skies

smooth and captivating

Tracing parallel paths

The pearls are suspended on hooks of sterling silver

Black Fox Wood Alebrije Fox Figurine in Black from Mexico Jorge Priori a songbird wings its wayCarved of copal wood, a watchful fox is depicted in this charming alebrije figurine. Mexican duo Zeny and Reyna design this figurine, which is hand painted with metallic motifs over its stark black body. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. 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