Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-7504 Lovely gemstones grouped together in

Lovely gemstones grouped together in a burst of color

The translucent brown hues of water buffalo horn are perfect for the original design of these earrings from the Pertiwi Collection

The cardigan closes with coconut shell buttons

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Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-7504 Lovely gemstones grouped together inThis 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