Cat of the Moon and Water Mexico Alebrije Mystical Cat Sculpture Oaxaca Folk Art _artisan--novica-artisan-11040 A fusion of religious belief

A fusion of religious belief and daily life

Raintree wood

two natural labradorite stones are featured in a pair of dangle earrings from India

A ring of polished bone hosts two uncut gemstones

Polished sterling silver is complemented by deep oxidized nuances in this handsome ring for men designed by Komang Suastra

Cat of the Moon and Water Mexico Alebrije Mystical Cat Sculpture Oaxaca Folk Art _artisan--novica-artisan-11040 A fusion of religious beliefThe moon illuminates a mysterious blue cat, while fish and turtles swim across its body. Invoking the power of the moon and water, Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into an exquisite alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Cal gypsy word for 'something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic.'