Nocturnal Mystery Handmade Owl with Ear Tufts Alebrije Figurine from Mexico Annapurna Armando Ramírez creates the figure

Armando Ramírez creates the figure from a spark plug

Printed with vibrant birds of different species

Royal blue and violet silk form an elegant scarf

2 brown bears and 2 grizzly bears dressed up for an outing

The face of a strong leopard is crafted in sterling silver

Nocturnal Mystery Handmade Owl with Ear Tufts Alebrije Figurine from Mexico Annapurna Armando Ramírez creates the figureLong considered a mysterious creature, an owl is made more so by its fantastical design in this terrific example of the Mexican alebrije tradition from Oaxacan artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. A multitude of hand painted designs in vivid shades cover the body and tufted head of this figurine, carved by hand from copal wood. The artisan pair are helping guide future generations of wood carvers. Says Jesus, 'We have four children, who bring us much