Black Fox Wood Alebrije Fox Figurine in Black from Mexico Cristobal Ramirez An olive body gives way

An olive body gives way to coal black in this long cotton skirt

composite turquoise reveals is lovely golden veins

which he then paints by hand in amazing detail

This brilliantly colored

Recommended for children age 12 and up

Black Fox Wood Alebrije Fox Figurine in Black from Mexico Cristobal Ramirez An olive body gives wayCarved of copal wood, a watchful fox is depicted in this charming alebrije figurine. Mexican duo Zeny and Reyna design this figurine, which is hand painted with metallic motifs over its stark black body. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906 1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he