Spry Grasshopper Hand Crafted Grasshopper Alebrije Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-7744 Elk Antler

Elk Antler

Ceramic & polyester

Glass beads separate vibrant elephants handcrafted from repurposed saris

impermeable and tear resistant

Spry Grasshopper Hand Crafted Grasshopper Alebrije Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-7744 Elk AntlerThis delightful alebrije figurine is the original creation of Mexico's Claudio Ojeda. The Oaxacan artisan carves the grasshopper by hand from cedar wood, and then paints it by hand with a psychedelic medley of colorful motifs. The grasshopper's small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams