Psychedelic Hummingbird Artisan Crafted Wood Alebrije of Hummingbird _artisan--the-leakey-collection-tag-boilerplate Bringing protection

Bringing protection

Dark and sophisticated

each piece is unique:

'I think about the cool rain

The necklace features a spring ring clasp and uniform sterling silver beads spaced evenly upon the chain

Psychedelic Hummingbird Artisan Crafted Wood Alebrije of Hummingbird _artisan--the-leakey-collection-tag-boilerplate Bringing protectionThis 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