Brilliant Armadillo Handmade Folk Art Armadillo Alebrije Sculpture Magnets Cubes of natural lapis lazuli

Cubes of natural lapis lazuli and ornate silver beads punctuate a strand of black quartz globes

are set in polished sterling silver and dangle from sterling silver hooks

this sleeveless dress has it all

and beaded edging

Classic beauty needs no ornamentation

Brilliant Armadillo Handmade Folk Art Armadillo Alebrije Sculpture Magnets Cubes of natural lapis lazuliPreserving an art form unique to Oaxaca, artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez craft this amazing alebrije sculpture of an armadillo. The statuette is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with myriad motifs in vibrant colors. The sculpture makes a great addition to any space. 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