Rainbow Hummingbird Multicolored Wood Hummingbird Alebrije _artisan--novica-artisan-7150 weaving it by hand on

weaving it by hand on the telar de pie

Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft the figurine from copal wood

Perfect for genuine Oaxacan mezcal

surrounding the inner band with spinning sections of silver that flank one wavy section of brass

Rainbow Hummingbird Multicolored Wood Hummingbird Alebrije _artisan--novica-artisan-7150 weaving it by hand onThis 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