Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) _artisan--novica-artisan-8116 carved from copal wood to

carved from copal wood to depict a chicken

this nativity scene preserves a tradition that was brought to Guatemala in 1649

accentuated by intricate swirl patterns in a combination of finishes

where they produce the materials used in their natural fashions

which is 22k gold plated sterling silver

Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) _artisan--novica-artisan-8116 carved from copal wood toAdding a touch of magic to the tree this holiday season, five lovely birds are crafted in the tradition of alebrije handicrafts. Mexican artisan Claudio Ojeda creates these ornaments, carved from copal wood to depict a chicken, a peacock, a parrot, an owl, and a rooster, each one painted by hand with colorful designs. It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City artisan Pedro Linares (1906 1992). When he was 30, he