Owl Delight Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Owl Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-13824 Freshwater pearls

Freshwater pearls

golden grass & polyester cord

5" / 75 cm 1X 44" / 111

garnet cabochons combine with faceted marquise gems

Owl Delight Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Owl Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-13824 Freshwater pearlsPainted in shades such as turquoise, russet, and pastel pink, this charming owl figurine is sure to brighten up any room with its happy design. Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft the owl from copal wood, decorating it with the detailed motifs that give alebrijes their distinctive appearance. The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906 1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious