Happy Dragon Hand-Painted Wood Dragon Alebrije from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-10212 artisans from Joias do Rio

artisans from Joias do Rio craft a petite and precious sculpture

Komang Suastra designs the pendant

Crafted from rich brown cambara wood

Delicate fashioned of silver

Featuring a concealed hinge for easy wear

Happy Dragon Hand-Painted Wood Dragon Alebrije from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-10212 artisans from Joias do RioThis happy dragon alebrije from Mexico is handcrafted of copal wood, featuring an intricate shape with a slithering tongue coming out of its mouth. Teresita Gonzalez presents the figurine, painted by hand with vibrant colors that catch the eye. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Calo gypsy word for 'something difficult,