Colima Dog Handcrafted Mexican Archaeological Ceramic Red Dog Sculpture Yoga Bags travel-themed

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In each half-hoop earring of this pair

Alejandro Chávez crafts each mask by hand of ceramic

Colima Dog Handcrafted Mexican Archaeological Ceramic Red Dog Sculpture Yoga Bags travel-themedHolding an ear of corn in his teeth, this plump little dog replicates those found in shaft tombs throughout western Mexico and especially in the state of Colima. Artisans from the Angel Ceron Artisan Association depict the itzcuintli, a cheerful, barkless species prized by ancient man. Sculpted in clay as funerary offerings, they accompanied their masters in death to aid the soul in crossing rivers of blood along the road of the dead. materials: