Green Tree Frog Handmade Wood Green Frog Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico Teddy the Dog The Maya called it ya'ax

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

Plant(s) not included

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

Sterling silver and reconstituted turquoise

Green Tree Frog Handmade Wood Green Frog Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico Teddy the Dog The Maya called it ya'axA 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