Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca _supplier--novica-tag-boilerplate 'A comet racing toward the

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lovingly crafted by Bolivian artisans

Sterling silver & lave stone

The hand crafted necklace is destined to become a treasured heirloom

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca _supplier--novica-tag-boilerplate 'A comet racing toward theAlebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals, such as elephants and crocodiles, or they can be more fantastical creatures, such as dragons. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Xoxocotlan in the Mexican state of Oaxaca creates an elaborately hand carved copal wood alebrije dragonfly, or libelula. The insect is beautifully painted in bold red with accents of black, blue and yellow. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. It is said