Cat Stretch Wood Alebrije Figurine Cat in Green from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-6819 glyphs adorn his forehead and

glyphs adorn his forehead and cheeks

using her work to provide for her family

from ivory to charcoal

Artisans use traditional Ugandan bark cloth and natural materials to craft each miniature piece

store indoors when not in use

Cat Stretch Wood Alebrije Figurine Cat in Green from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-6819 glyphs adorn his forehead andStretching out its body, this cute cat adds a touch of Mexican folk art to any space. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez hand carve the little alebrije from copal wood. It features intricate hand painted designs in tones of green and blue. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near death and yet his dreams