Cat of the Sun Mexico Oaxaca Folk Art Alebrije Mystical Cat Sculpture Aquamarine Framed by combination-finish circle patterns

Framed by combination-finish circle patterns in sterling silver

The rich grain of the suar wood complements the smooth minimalist lines of the sculpture

this intricate cuff bracelet is a lovely sight to behold

it features elegant

Descending elegantly below the ears

Cat of the Sun Mexico Oaxaca Folk Art Alebrije Mystical Cat Sculpture Aquamarine Framed by combination-finish circle patternsThe sun illuminates a mysterious yellow cat, while sunflowers and hummingbirds decorate its body. Invoking the power of Old Sol, Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into an exquisite alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Cal gypsy word for 'something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic.'