Proud Rooster Rooster Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-6676 attributed to Pedro Linares

attributed to Pedro Linares

Faceted lapis lazuli reveals delicate flecks of gold in this exquisite necklace

The eye-catching patterns in bold shades of blue

the shapes perform a shining dance with every movement

Proud Rooster Rooster Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-6676 attributed to Pedro LinaresWith bright feathers and comb erect, a proud rooster announces the imminent dawn. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. 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, tangled, confusing or fantastic.' Because each alebrije is individually created work