Elephant Alebrije Figurine in Lotus Position - Lotus Elephant 18 to 20 inches Artisan Yudi Suardi calls this

Artisan Yudi Suardi calls this piece Daun Salam

a charming cat squeezes eyes shut in prayer

each placemat has a body of black with sky blue floral embroidery

this minimalist style exalts the beauty of enhanced red onyx

Smallest Piece: 7

Elephant Alebrije Figurine in Lotus Position - Lotus Elephant 18 to 20 inches Artisan Yudi Suardi calls thisThis whimsical alebrije depicts an elephant sitting in a lotus position. Teresita Gonzalez of Mexico carves the creature from copal wood, and paints it masterfully by hand in myriad brilliant colors. Alebrijes are a form of Mexican folk art, generally crafted of wood or papier mache. They commonly depict mythical or fantastical creatures, and are painted with colorful patterns. Copal wood 1. 14 oz 3. 9 inches H x 2. 4 inches W x 2. 8 inches D