Coyote Charm Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-5200 The black color is achieved

The black color is achieved by firing the vase with mango tree leaves

which is crafted with bands of sterling silver

A multi-gem linked strand of onyx

The Peruvian artisan carefully models each figure from ceramic plaster and paints them by hand to surround a heart-shaped looking glass

She works with traditional dyeing techniques to create a scarf of bold elegance that is loomed of silk

Coyote Charm Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-5200 The black color is achievedArtisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Mexico handcraft this charming coyote alebrije figurine. Painted in colorful shades such as cerulean and light olive, the copal wood coyote takes a howling pose. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. 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 illness. While he was unconscious, he