Tribus Mixes: Watchful Hyena handcrafted animal art the kind of pre-Hispanic whistle

the kind of pre-Hispanic whistle that has charmed Mexican children for centuries

calla lilies

half a world away

Dimensions: 6''Tall 4''Long 2

the belly opens into a green flower lattice

Tribus Mixes: Watchful Hyena handcrafted animal art the kind of pre-Hispanic whistleThis striking hyena by the Tribus Mixes workshop is all about attitude and pattern. Its alert stance and turned head give it a watchful, curious look, while the body is covered in intricate bands of Mixe inspired designs: little triangles, fretwork, grids, and flames in warm shades of gold, orange, red, and black. The artists of Tribus Mixes are known for filling every surface with hand painted detail, and here you can see that dedication in the tiny