Wide-Eyed Lemur Hand Crafted Lemur Alebrije Figurine _feature--usa-made The sterling silver is given

The sterling silver is given a combination high polish and oxidized finish

Endless hoop earrings

17" L (43 cm) handles

acrylic & wool

Creating a mesmerizing contrast with nickel motifs

Wide-Eyed Lemur Hand Crafted Lemur Alebrije Figurine _feature--usa-made The sterling silver is givenWorking 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