Grey Rhino Copal Wood Alebrije Rhino Figurine in Grey from Mexico _artisan--la-casa-cotzal-tag-boilerplate Barro negro

Barro negro

Various colors of horn

5" H x 3" D (24

Features the flower and gemstone for June

A curling sterling silver bezel frames a gorgeous composite turquoise and a sparkling citrine

Grey Rhino Copal Wood Alebrije Rhino Figurine in Grey from Mexico _artisan--la-casa-cotzal-tag-boilerplate Barro negroHand painted with intricate motifs in grey and silver tones, this fascinating rhino figurine is crafted by Mexican duo Zeny and Reyna. They work in the time honored tradition of alebrije handicrafts, hand carving the animal from copal wood. 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