Papier Mache and Huichol Glass Bead Lion From Guadalajara - Jalisco Lion mar24nopictures artisan Saray Leandro portrays a

artisan Saray Leandro portrays a peaceful Caribbean town in this exquisite dried gourd decorative accent made with the traditional wood-burning technique

Artisan Alejandra Gallardo works on wooden pieces to create these piñata-themed donkey accessories

Heavily inspired by avant-garde trends

and this stylish wallet boasting chevron patterns in delightful brown and white hues proves it

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Papier Mache and Huichol Glass Bead Lion From Guadalajara - Jalisco Lion mar24nopictures artisan Saray Leandro portrays aThere are no lions native to western Mexico, but the Huichol (Wixarika) people were introduced to them through the Spanish. This is an interpretation of the animal using glass beads attached over a papier mache form. Artist Miguel Daz hand presses each bead individually using beeswax as a kind of glue to create the intricate patterns and colors that you see here. Papier mache, glass beads 0. 10 lbs 3. 1 inches H x 2 inches W x 5. 3 inches D