Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Made Suciati feature drops of blue chalcedony

feature drops of blue chalcedony that create a mesmerizing glow

Handmade in & Fairly Traded from Uganda

which separates and organizes the colorful threads

Accentuated with a copper plating

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Made Suciati feature drops of blue chalcedonyAlebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals, such as elephants and crocodiles, or they can be more fantastical creatures, such as dragons. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Xoxocotlan in the Mexican state of Oaxaca creates an elaborately hand carved copal wood alebrije dragonfly, or libelula. The insect is beautifully painted in bold red with accents of black, blue and yellow. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. It is said