Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-10578 5"L x 8"W x 10

5"L x 8"W x 10

' because I was always wearing jewelry

stamped by hand and embellished with batik

the necklace is hand crafted from 18k gold-plated 925 sterling silver and fastens with a spring ring clasp

Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-10578 5"L x 8"W x 10This 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