Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-671 Below these cylinders

Below these cylinders

The feathered creature is hand-carved from natural jempinis wood and highlights the wingspan and beak

He fashions the figures from discarded pieces of wire and sparkplugs

Rolled paper beads made from magazine pages and accent beads dipped in gold paint create these bold hoop earrings

Swordfish Mystery Wood Alebrije Swordfish Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-671 Below these cylindersCarved of copal wood, this delightful figurine from Mexico depicts a swordfish. Mexican duo Zeny and Reyna design this 'mystery of nature' in the traditional style of alebrije handicrafts. The swordfish features a vibrant, hand painted finish. 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 dreamed he was caught