Zapotec Fish 12-inch Hand Carved and Painted Alebrije Fish Sculpture 26BS Green and gold gems glisten

Green and gold gems glisten like mystical drops of dew caught between sterling silver branches

Length (6")

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5" L x 1" W (2

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Zapotec Fish 12-inch Hand Carved and Painted Alebrije Fish Sculpture 26BS Green and gold gems glistenA rotund fish with big eyes swims sinuously in cool rivers. Colorful motifs from Zapotec art and ancient temples cover the body and fins. By Manuel Cruz, this is a beautiful example of Mexico's alebrije art. The image is carved by hand of copal wood in the style of Oaxaca and meticulously painted by hand with tiny brushes. The finer details are created using a maguey thorn instead of a brush. The alebrije tradition originated with Mexico City artisan