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A 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.

Looking dreamily at the sky, this cute fox embraces a little chicken with love and tenderness, creating an adorable scene. Armenian artisans Anush and Karo handcraft this whimsical ceramic ornament as an homage to maternal love, painting the piece in a sweet combination of warm colors. Equipped with a cord, the artwork can also be used as a bell.

This strong bull, hand-carved from copal wood, has a flaming aura thanks to its exquisitely hand-painted design. Red, orange and yellow hues cover this alebrije figurine, handcrafted by Mexican artisans Zeny and Reyna as a symbol of the region's strength and bravery.

Decorative accents don't get more charming than this wood statuette of a robin cheerfully standing on a slice of orange. The statuette is handcrafted from suar wood and painted by hand in a design by Indonesian artisan Ira S. that will delight anyone who comes across it.