Mexico Archaeology Signed Handcrafted Ceramic Dog Sculpture - Tlachichi Puppy Candles The four sides of the

The four sides of the box also have reverse-painted glass in blocks of color in the same brown

These earrings feature supple leather petals in blue-green

To achieve this magical effect

each arranged in an intricate pattern of magnificent beauty

sterling silver bezels hold alluring chrysocolla stones in this pair of dangle earrings by Michael Krainer

Mexico Archaeology Signed Handcrafted Ceramic Dog Sculpture - Tlachichi Puppy Candles The four sides of theA fat puppy with short legs exemplifies the Tlachichi dogs native to pre Hispanic Mexico. The little creature sleeps peacefully and seems to smile. Artisans from the Angel Ceron Artisan Association depict the pup in a ceramic replica, much like those found in Colima's shaft tombs. Sculpted in clay as funerary offerings, these ancient figurines accompanied their masters in death to aid the soul in crossing rivers of blood along the road of the dead.