Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-7566 Because each ceramic bead is

Because each ceramic bead is individually handcrafted

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

Designed by Claudia Hernandez

size and color could vary slightly

amethyst and iris

Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-7566 Because each ceramic bead isThis 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