Psychedelic Hummingbird Artisan Crafted Wood Alebrije of Hummingbird _artisan--novica-artisan-4053 Brass beads and calcite surround

Brass beads and calcite surround bells

the classic pyramid takes on extraordinary beauty

in this bracelet by Samart Takham

the scarves are lightweight and breezy

he elaborates each one with openwork vine motifs

Psychedelic Hummingbird Artisan Crafted Wood Alebrije of Hummingbird _artisan--novica-artisan-4053 Brass beads and calcite surroundThis marvelous 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