Rainbow Snail Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-6349 and catnip toys

and catnip toys

Florid lace runs across the middle of the wrap to trim the borders with exquisite sophistication

of playing fetch with one of the plush toys donated by Greater Good

Hand-carved from jempinis wood

while the other frames a labradorite gemstone with high-polish sterling silver

Rainbow Snail Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-6349 and catnip toysHusband and wife duo Zeny and Reyna from Oaxaca grew up with the tradition of carving alebrijes (fantastical figurines of real and imagined animals); both of their parents were master carvers in that region's traditional folk art. Here they create a wonderfully colorful snail in great detail. The snail is carved by hand from copal wood and painted in a wide array of meticulous patterns. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.