Dream Vision Hand-Carved Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-4395 Widanti creates a complex puzzle

Widanti creates a complex puzzle in three dimensions

Sparkling gems set in polished sterling silver

tropical design on the front to remind you of your happy place

Allow to air dry

Inspired by this history

Dream Vision Hand-Carved Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-4395 Widanti creates a complex puzzleCovered in intricate and colorful patterns, this alebrije owl's wide eyed expression only adds to its fanciful appearance. In creating this admirable figurine, artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca celebrate that Mexican state's wood carving heritage. 'We use copal wood for our designs,' says Jesus. 'We dry, treat and sand the wood before painting the motifs by hand.' The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro