Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico - Rainbow Snail Lilac Gray Handcrafted by Thailand's Karen hill

Handcrafted by Thailand's Karen hill tribe silversmiths

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Smallest Piece: 3

My creations symbolize my life and my career as an artisan

Multicolored Wood Snail Alebrije Figurine from Mexico - Rainbow Snail Lilac Gray Handcrafted by Thailand's Karen hillHusband 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.