Cat of the Moon and Water Mexico Alebrije Mystical Cat Sculpture Oaxaca Folk Art _artisan--novica-artisan-11040 A young dancer is crowned

A young dancer is crowned with frangipani blossoms

lapis lazuli glows with magical beauty in a necklace by Shanker

A ring of polished bone hosts two uncut gemstones

Polished sterling silver is complemented by deep oxidized nuances in this handsome ring for men designed by Komang Suastra

Bali’s hanging gardens are the inspiration for these sterling silver half-hoop earrings from Kadek Hendra

Cat of the Moon and Water Mexico Alebrije Mystical Cat Sculpture Oaxaca Folk Art _artisan--novica-artisan-11040 A young dancer is crownedThe moon illuminates a mysterious blue cat, while fish and turtles swim across its body. Invoking the power of the moon and water, Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into an exquisite alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Cal gypsy word for 'something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic.'