Happy Dragon Hand-Painted Wood Dragon Alebrije from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-5095 Amethyst & brass on waxed

Amethyst & brass on waxed polyester

Delightful and abstract

The cat's small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage

Ring in warmer weather with this cute summertime pendant -- a lemon slice

Happy Dragon Hand-Painted Wood Dragon Alebrije from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-5095 Amethyst & brass on waxedThis happy dragon alebrije from Mexico is handcrafted of copal wood, featuring an intricate shape with a slithering tongue coming out of its mouth. Teresita Gonzalez presents the figurine, painted by hand with vibrant colors that catch the eye. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Calo gypsy word for 'something difficult,