Green Tree Frog Handmade Wood Green Frog Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico Teddy the Dog Silver tendrils outline ornate hearts

Silver tendrils outline ornate hearts on a sterling globe in this necklace from Sukartini

Blue topaz is scintillating on a floral shield depicting jasmine blossoms

Featuring 21 total carats set in sterling silver

Plant(s) not included

The Maya called it ya'ax chich and regarded jade as a sacred symbol of life

Green Tree Frog Handmade Wood Green Frog Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico Teddy the Dog Silver tendrils outline ornate heartsA 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