Rainbow Hummingbird Multicolored Wood Hummingbird Alebrije _artisan--novica-artisan-8586 textured neck

textured neck

subtle scarf is soft

The short robe features three-quarter length sleeves

This extraordinary piece by Wayan Rendah

Rainbow Hummingbird Multicolored Wood Hummingbird Alebrije _artisan--novica-artisan-8586 textured neckThis fabulous 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