Barro Negro (Mexican Black Clay): Fish Bead Bracelet oso

Barro Negro (Mexican Black Clay): Fish Bead Bracelet osoMexican barro negro bracelet from the Doa Rosa family workshop ."Barro negro" translates from Spanish to "black clay". This clay is found in only one place in the world San Bartolo Coyotepec in Oaxaca. Here, the clay is excavated from the ground, molded, and pit fired. Its glossy finish is achieved by polishing the clay with quartz stone before firing. This technique was invented and perfected by Doa Rosa, a ceramics artisan, in the 1950's at her

Owl alebrije wood carving by the husband & wife duo Damian & Beatriz Morales of Arrazola

Blow fish alebrije wood carving by Jose Calvo & Magaly Fuentes

Exquisite handcrafted porcupine handcrafted in San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca Mexico

Carved out of a solid piece of copal wood and painted with the Sosa signature style

Handcrafted out of copal wood (detachable wings

Length/  Height/ Width: 12" x 7" x 11"

Expertly crafted out of copal wood and painted with traditional Zapotec patterns

5" x 2" x 1"

Exceptional bear alebrije handcrafted out of copal wood by the Sosa family in Oaxaca Mexico

Handcrafted by master carver Jesus Hernandez and painted by his wife Roxana

Height/Length/Width: 10" x 8

Height/Length/Width: 11" x 7" x 5"