Zapotec Fish 12-inch Hand Carved and Painted Alebrije Fish Sculpture Association for Craft Producers polyester suede

polyester suede

handcrafted ceramic

and angel wings mixed with rainbows

Handmade by metal-smiths in Mexico

Zapotec Fish 12-inch Hand Carved and Painted Alebrije Fish Sculpture Association for Craft Producers polyester suedeA rotund fish with big eyes swims sinuously in cool rivers. Colorful motifs from Zapotec art and ancient temples cover the body and fins. By Manuel Cruz, this is a beautiful example of Mexico's alebrije art. The image is carved by hand of copal wood in the style of Oaxaca and meticulously painted by hand with tiny brushes. The finer details are created using a maguey thorn instead of a brush. The alebrije tradition originated with Mexico City artisan