Fantastic Stretch Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Purple from Mexico _artisan--dichrodreams-tag-boilerplate When staff opened the crate

When staff opened the crate

Sterling halos align into a mystical eclipse casting a spell of enchanted elegance

the top is patterned in shades of slate grey

and patterns abound in this vibrant Peruvian pair

Fantastic Stretch Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Purple from Mexico _artisan--dichrodreams-tag-boilerplate When staff opened the crateArching 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