Zapotec Fish 12-inch Hand Carved and Painted Alebrije Fish Sculpture Sterling and Gemstone and hematite adorns each end

and hematite adorns each end

Crafted by hand of sterling silver spiraling inward

The Jimenez family says

and sparkling accents in clear white

Zapotec Fish 12-inch Hand Carved and Painted Alebrije Fish Sculpture Sterling and Gemstone and hematite adorns each endA rotund fish with big eyes swims sinuously in cool rivers. Colorful motifs from Zapotec art and ancient temples cover the body and fins. By Manuel Cruz, this is a beautiful example of Mexico's alebrije art. The image is carved by hand of copal wood in the style of Oaxaca and meticulously painted by hand with tiny brushes. The finer details are created using a maguey thorn instead of a brush. The alebrije tradition originated with Mexico City artisan