Green Tree Frog Handmade Wood Green Frog Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-8889 Hypnotic patterns in black over

Hypnotic patterns in black over off-white follow a dance of geometry and symmetry in the design of these cushion covers

Fluid helixes of polished silver seem to whirl

Seeming to reflect the morning skies

Poised on transparent stems

presented by Ghana's Awudu Saaed

Green Tree Frog Handmade Wood Green Frog Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-8889 Hypnotic patterns in black overA realistic tree frog comes to life in hand carved and painted copal wood. Pablo and Lucy Mendez carry on the traditional alebrije folk art they learned from their own parents. This charming creature brings a touch of whimsy to any setting. Oaxaca's alebrije tradition derives from the art of Pedro Linares (1906 1992), a Mexico City papier mache artist. While in a coma during a serious illness, he found himself in a dream forest with fanciful creatures