Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) _artisan--kumbeshwar-technical-school-tag-boilerplate Frog & Turtle come with

Frog & Turtle come with cotton cord

dyed and natural cultured pearls & silk

The exotic glow of a stark white cultured pearl stands in contrast to the dazzling

this accessory is handcrafted of sterling silver by local artisans

Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) _artisan--kumbeshwar-technical-school-tag-boilerplate Frog & Turtle come withAdding a touch of magic to the tree this holiday season, five lovely birds are crafted in the tradition of alebrije handicrafts. Mexican artisan Claudio Ojeda creates these ornaments, carved from copal wood to depict a chicken, a peacock, a parrot, an owl, and a rooster, each one painted by hand with colorful designs. It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City artisan Pedro Linares (1906 1992). When he was 30, he