Alebrije de armadillo multicolor hecho a mano en madera de copal, "Alegría de armadillo"

Claudio Ojeda of Mexico hand crafts this little alebrije copal wood armadillo with hand painted details and a myriad of motifs in a kaleidoscope of color. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. About his work, the artisan says: "My mother taught me to paint the figures with love so each one could have a life of its own. Learning the fundamentals wasn't enough. It was necessary to bring all my experiences to this art."