Green Tree Frog Handmade Wood Green Frog Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-11017 flank a scintillating one-carat oval

flank a scintillating one-carat oval amethyst

contemporary earrings make an excellent gift for the August-born

handmade paper

kyanites are gorgeous in the design of these earrings

Protected by a plain cotton backing

Green Tree Frog Handmade Wood Green Frog Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-11017 flank a scintillating one-carat ovalA realistic tree frog comes to life in hand carved and painted copal wood. Pablo and Lucy Mendez carry on the traditional alebrije folk art they learned from their own parents. This charming creature brings a touch of whimsy to any setting. Oaxaca's alebrije tradition derives from the art of Pedro Linares (1906 1992), a Mexico City papier mache artist. While in a coma during a serious illness, he found himself in a dream forest with fanciful creatures