Western Mexico Pre-Hispanic Ceramic Grey Dog Ocarina Flute - Grey Aztec Puppy Mermaid crafted in sterling silver with

crafted in sterling silver with faceted round blue topaz

and closes with a silver bead from hill tribe artisans

Hands held together in reverence

Handwoven from cane fibers

A bright array of colors and myriad of floral motifs are among the many hand painted details this delightful alebrije has to offer

Western Mexico Pre-Hispanic Ceramic Grey Dog Ocarina Flute - Grey Aztec Puppy Mermaid crafted in sterling silver withSeated obediently, this plump little dog replicates those found in shaft tombs throughout Western Mexico. Angel Ceron Artisan Association members depict the xoloitzcuintle, a cheerful, barkless species prized by ancient man. Sculpted in clay as funerary offerings, they accompanied their masters in death to aid the soul in crossing rivers of blood along the road of the dead. The cheerful hairless pup with wrinkled skin takes shape as a terracotta