Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture Forests for Monarchs reconstituted turquoise and stainless steel

reconstituted turquoise and stainless steel

brown and grape find a complement in tangerine napkins

The artisans create intricate bead work on hand looms where they stitch beads onto thin threads creating beautiful patterns

with a high polish finish

Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture Forests for Monarchs reconstituted turquoise and stainless steelThis wonderful hummingbird alebrije is the original creation of Mexican artisan Teresita Gonzalez. The impressive bird is carved from copal wood and carefully painted in a rainbow of colors. The myriad wings give the sculpture an impression of movement. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. 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