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This adorable key fob is hand crafted by Claudio Ojeda in Mexico. The panda alebrije is carved from copal wood and painted in black and white and myriad patterns and shapes in pink and purple. The wood figurine adorns a stainless steel key ring. The artisan signs his pieces with the initials "T.C.", which represent his initial "C" preceded by his mother Teresita's initial "T". Claudio learned the art of crafting alebrijes from his mother.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all shouted "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

A sturdy pinewood piece showcases the natural magnificence of the Guatemala region through Hugo Pichiya's artistic talent. The artisan hand-carves the piece in an oval shape, adding a stainless steel ring and chain and painting the region's view of the volcano, an example of the country's unique scapes.

A sturdy pinewood piece showcases the classic beauty of the Guatemala region through Hugo Pichiya's artistic talent. The artisan hand-carves the piece in an oval shape, adding a stainless steel ring and chain and painting a majestic view of Antigua's arch, an example of the country's traditional elegance.

A sturdy pinewood piece showcases the natural serenity of the Guatemala region through Hugo Pichiya's artistic talent. The artisan hand-carves the piece in an oval shape, adding a stainless steel ring and chain and painting the region's blue sky in spring, honoring its avian and floral richness.

Unlock a world of beauty every time you reach for your keys with Hugo Pichiya's extraordinary creation. This oval keychain, crafted from reclaimed pinewood, showcases a woman carrying water home in San Juan Comalapa using a traditional jug known as tinaja. The artisan's skilled hand-carving and delicate painting techniques transform this eco-friendly material into a pocket-sized gallery piece. Complete with a nickel ring and chain, this unique accessory will be a daily reminder of Guatemala's rich cultural heritage.

Experience the magic of Guatemala with every turn of your key, courtesy of Hugo Pichiya's ingenious design. This one-of-a-kind keychain features a meticulously hand-carved oval piece of reclaimed pinewood adorned with a vivid hand-painted depiction of a woman who is carrying water to her home in San Juan Comalapa using a traditional jug called a tinaja. The robust nickel hardware ensures longevity while the artisan's impeccable craftsmanship guarantees a conversation starter.

A sturdy pinewood piece showcases the natural harmony of the Guatemala region through Hugo Pichiya's artistic talent. The artisan hand-carves the piece in an oval shape, adding a stainless steel ring and chain and painting the colorful bird as an homage to the region's fauna.