Painted Wood Alebrije Fish Ornaments (Set of 5) from Mexico - Sweet Fish Catchalls and Trays chili sauce

chili sauce

with vine-like openwork motifs that are enhanced by oxidization

like these sterling silver dangle earrings featuring charming peacocks with faceted amethyst stones as the centerpiece

Then comes the real challenge

Each has a small hook to hang the piece and is painted with a bright colorful design inspired by the local Haitian culture

Painted Wood Alebrije Fish Ornaments (Set of 5) from Mexico - Sweet Fish Catchalls and Trays chili sauceDesigned by Mexican duo Jesus and Roxana Hernandez, this set of five ornaments carries on the rich tradition of alebrije sculptures. Each ornament is carved by hand of copal wood to depict a sweet fish. The ornaments are hand painted with assorted colors. Copal wood 0. 32 oz Each: 1. 2 inches H x 0. 8 inches W x 2. 2 inches D