Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico - Cricket Song Senegalese Baskets Artisan Mushtariy Xasanova works with

Artisan Mushtariy Xasanova works with graceful talent and expertise on this adorable plaster set made in a palette of yellow and orange hues that come to life thanks to little golden sparkles

A polyester interfacing adds a third layer of protection

accented with three elegant strands

For a rustic yet minimalist look

Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico - Cricket Song Senegalese Baskets Artisan Mushtariy Xasanova works withA delightful piece of decor, this alebrije cricket statuette is painted in bright shades of green. Mexican artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez handcraft the cricket from copal wood. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906 1992). When he was 30, he became seriously ill and fell into a sort of coma. While he was