Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture Forests for Monarchs thin strips of pure silver

thin strips of pure silver inlay shine against the black sculpture

brown and grape find a complement in tangerine napkins

59" NECK GIRTH: 9

stringing each bead by hand

reconstituted turquoise and stainless steel

Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture Forests for Monarchs thin strips of pure silverThis 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