Artist at Work

These spectacular works of art are called alebrijes and this man is a master. The fanciful animals, dragons, and insects are hand carved of wood and hand painted in extremely intricate designs with brilliant colors. They range in size from as small as a mouse to 2 or 3 feet tall (or long, depending).

Later when we buy one, which I think will be one of these armadillos, I will post a close-up.