Cricket Song Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico _artisan--baobab-batik-tag-boilerplate this elegant shawl makes for

this elegant shawl makes for the perfect feminine accessory

A beaded torsade of blue-violet glass completes the long necklace at the front

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crafted of alpaca blend fibers in marigold with hand-embroidered floral designs on the front

The red gemstone is flanked by black beads

Cricket Song Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico _artisan--baobab-batik-tag-boilerplate this elegant shawl makes forA delightful piece of decor, this alebrije cricket statuette is painted in bright shades of green. Mexican artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez handcraft the cricket from copal wood. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906 1992). When he was 30, he became seriously ill and fell into a sort of coma. While he was