Colima Dog Handcrafted Mexican Archaeological Ceramic Red Dog Sculpture Dalia Pascal framed by an elaborate sterling

framed by an elaborate sterling silver headdress that features elegant bubble and spiral motifs

They color the poncho's discreet bat wing sleeves and a cowl neck

Pendant reads: "worry no more - from the mayan people to you"

Working in a combination of brown and tan

that captures the courage and bravery of the Chankas people of ancient Peru

Colima Dog Handcrafted Mexican Archaeological Ceramic Red Dog Sculpture Dalia Pascal framed by an elaborate sterlingHolding 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: