Five Painted Heart-Shaped Alebrije Mini Ornaments - Alebrije Hearts Placid Blue Tiny round silver beads interspersed

Tiny round silver beads interspersed with larger

He adds the motifs to the sculpture using paint that he carefully mixes himself in an effort to closely approximate the natural colors of the butterfly

Steep peaks recall the Sierra Madre range that runs through Northern Colombia

Husband and wife artisans

Five Painted Heart-Shaped Alebrije Mini Ornaments - Alebrije Hearts Placid Blue Tiny round silver beads interspersedCrafted by hand of Mexican copal wood, five loving hearts are hand painted with intricate, colorful designs. Working in the time honored tradition of Oaxaca's alebrije sculptures, Claudio Ojeda creates this set of petite ornaments, perfect for home decor or for hanging on the tree. Copal wood 0. 64 oz Each: 0. 8 inches H x 1. 6 inches W x 1. 6 inches D