Proud Rooster Rooster Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-5175 Handcrafted

Handcrafted

Putting a unique twist on a traditional pastime

Jantana works in sterling silver to create solitaires in amethyst

Crafted of sterling silver with a brushed-satin finish

helping to brighten any look

Proud Rooster Rooster Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-5175 HandcraftedWith 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