Nocturnal Mirage Mexican Hand Painted Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture GG15 The poncho's detailed weave uses

The poncho's detailed weave uses elements of traditional knit design to create a blue striped and geometric pattern

fastens the adjustable bracelet

With her special gift and years of experience

presents these finely wrought earrings

Nocturnal Mirage Mexican Hand Painted Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture GG15 The poncho's detailed weave usesFollowing in the footsteps of their ancestors, Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca design and craft this intriguing owl alebrije sculpture from copal wood. 'In our village, most of the men and women are wood carvers and we specialize in Mexico's traditional alebrije sculptures. These are colorful and fanciful figures carved from natural branches that depict all kinds of imaginary creatures,' Jesus explains. The alebrije tradition started with Mexico