Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico - Mystic Elephant Talavera Hammered sterling silver ovals suspend

Hammered sterling silver ovals suspend elongated briolettes of the palest blue chalcedony

This charming item features a coconut shell spoon and palm wood handle

is known as hoja de lata

she adds textured beads made of sterling silver that each flank a white pearl

Statement earrings featuring a brilliant

Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico - Mystic Elephant Talavera Hammered sterling silver ovals suspendJesus and Roxana Hernandez recreate this African elephant in colorful alebrije form. They hand carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of turquoise, green, pastel pink, orange, and lavender purple. The artisan couple comes from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca known for its alebrijes. Jesus takes care of the carving part while Roxana works her magic creating the colorful patterns that decorate their