Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca - Red Dragonfly Gift Wrap It is carefully painted by

It is carefully painted by hand in a palette of pale grey

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Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca - Red Dragonfly Gift Wrap It is carefully painted byAlebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals, such as elephants and crocodiles, or they can be more fantastical creatures, such as dragons. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Xoxocotlan in the Mexican state of Oaxaca creates an elaborately hand carved copal wood alebrije dragonfly, or libelula. The insect is beautifully painted in bold red with accents of black, blue and yellow. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. It is said