Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine - Coyote Charm aug22new Alternating in hues of light

Alternating in hues of light and dark brown

A stamped leaf charm dangles from a sterling silver hoop

'tomato' and 'cheese'

Florid lace trims the borders of this extraordinary soft shawl from Shuja Ahmed

Duangkamol crafts each elephant by hand

Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Coyote Figurine - Coyote Charm aug22new Alternating in hues of lightArtisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Mexico handcraft this charming coyote alebrije figurine. Painted in colorful shades such as cerulean and light olive, the copal wood coyote takes a howling pose. 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 illness. While he was unconscious, he