Colima Dog Handcrafted Mexican Archaeological Ceramic Red Dog Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-11254 Natural turquoise evokes the Mexican

Natural turquoise evokes the Mexican Caribbean where sea and sky meld many shades of blue and turquoise

A clasp and extender chain of silver complete the necklace

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Colima Dog Handcrafted Mexican Archaeological Ceramic Red Dog Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-11254 Natural turquoise evokes the MexicanHolding an ear of corn in his teeth, this plump little dog replicates those found in shaft tombs throughout western Mexico and especially in the state of Colima. Artisans from the Angel Ceron Artisan Association depict the itzcuintli, 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. materials: