Wide-Eyed Lemur Hand Crafted Lemur Alebrije Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-8030 Each artwork is unique

Each artwork is unique

Tiny bubbles exemplify the hand-blown technique

the body of the hat features rows of intricate diamond motifs

Delicate fairies dancing on the ends of sterling silver hooks designed by Gianluca Anzani

copper wire & sterling silver

Wide-Eyed Lemur Hand Crafted Lemur Alebrije Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-8030 Each artwork is uniqueWorking in the traditional Oaxacan art form of alebrijes, artisan Claudio Ojeda in Mexico creates this spectacular sculpture. The wide eyed lemur is carved by hand from copal wood and then carefully hand painted in a colorful and dizzying assortment of motifs. The tail is detached from the sculpture for safe shipping. The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his