Mexico Archaeology Signed Handcrafted Ceramic Dog Sculpture - Tlachichi Puppy Candles each arranged in an intricate

each arranged in an intricate pattern of magnificent beauty

and the pair is crafted by Elias Garcia and his family

The four sides of the box also have reverse-painted glass in blocks of color in the same brown

Pendant(s): 1 inches H x 1 inches W x 0

Representing the exotic flora of Costa Rica

Mexico Archaeology Signed Handcrafted Ceramic Dog Sculpture - Tlachichi Puppy Candles each arranged in an intricateA fat puppy with short legs exemplifies the Tlachichi dogs native to pre Hispanic Mexico. The little creature sleeps peacefully and seems to smile. Artisans from the Angel Ceron Artisan Association depict the pup in a ceramic replica, much like those found in Colima's shaft tombs. Sculpted in clay as funerary offerings, these ancient figurines accompanied their masters in death to aid the soul in crossing rivers of blood along the road of the dead.