Psychedelic Hummingbird Artisan Crafted Wood Alebrije of Hummingbird Jewelry Rolls surrounded by exquisite sterling silver

surrounded by exquisite sterling silver

the sweet citrus piece features a mix of shining metals and supports the skilled jewelry artists that made it

Blas works in iron to create the petite wall sculpture

The earrings are crafted by hand featuring glass accents on silk threads

Psychedelic Hummingbird Artisan Crafted Wood Alebrije of Hummingbird Jewelry Rolls surrounded by exquisite sterling silverThis 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