Wood Deer Alebrije From San Martin Tilcajete Oaxaca - Running Grace brooche A scarlet macaw flies through

A scarlet macaw flies through the azure sky

'The chopping boards that my grandma used inspired me to design this series of cutting boards

and a couple stands beneath a towering prickly pear cactus

A touch of baby alpaca gives adds to the ruana's warmth and feel

and arrives with a second filter bag

Wood Deer Alebrije From San Martin Tilcajete Oaxaca - Running Grace brooche A scarlet macaw flies throughPablo and Lucy Mendez are part of the Oaxaca wood alebrije tradition, which economically sustains the rural town of San Martin Tilcajete in the Central Valleys of this Mexican state. This version depicts a deer with sleek appendages and semi natural coloring. The ears, antlers and tail detach to allow for shipping without breakage. Copal wood 0. 64 oz 8 inches H x 4. 7 inches W x 3. 9 inches D