Wild Wolf Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije Salomon Ruiz materials: Mahogany wood

materials: Mahogany wood

They are crafted by hand with silver featuring a polished finish with oxidized contrasts to mark the feathers

Amethyst buds blossom on argent vines creating a vision of mystical beauty

Dichroic glasswork dates to 4th century Rome

Wild Wolf Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije Salomon Ruiz materials: Mahogany woodThis wonderful alebrije figurine is the original creation of Mexico's Claudio Ojeda. The Oaxacan artisan carves the howling wolf by hand from cedar wood, and then paints it by hand with colorful motifs. His tail is removed during shipping for safety. The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures a