Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca _artisan--novica-artisan-7521 Roll your pet or carry

Roll your pet or carry them on your back with this multi-purpose pet carrier

Weighing an impressive 5

Crafted from sterling silver with a combination of finishes

The artist uses traditional methods to carve bone into whimsical designs and uses a tea stain for an antique look

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca _artisan--novica-artisan-7521 Roll your pet or carryAlebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals, such as elephants and crocodiles, or they can be more fantastical creatures, such as dragons. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Xoxocotlan in the Mexican state of Oaxaca creates an elaborately hand carved copal wood alebrije dragonfly, or libelula. The insect is beautifully painted in bold red with accents of black, blue and yellow. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. It is said