Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-7566 Designed by Claudia Hernandez

Designed by Claudia Hernandez

Gleaming with a classic high-polish sheen

amethyst and iris

Glistening beads of naturally clear quartz shine within cubes of 18k gold plated sterling silver

Featuring a single cultured pearl that glows white in the light

Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-7566 Designed by Claudia HernandezThis 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