Cat of the Moon and Water Mexico Alebrije Mystical Cat Sculpture Oaxaca Folk Art _artisan--novica-artisan-11040 It closes its eyes as

It closes its eyes as it inhales and exhales

Raintree wood

A pair of embroidered paws on the foot of the boot displays the cause that is near and dear to your heart

Bali’s hanging gardens are the inspiration for these sterling silver half-hoop earrings from Kadek Hendra

Complete with embroidered wings

Cat of the Moon and Water Mexico Alebrije Mystical Cat Sculpture Oaxaca Folk Art _artisan--novica-artisan-11040 It closes its eyes asThe moon illuminates a mysterious blue cat, while fish and turtles swim across its body. Invoking the power of the moon and water, Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into an exquisite alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Cal gypsy word for 'something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic.'