Psychedelic Hummingbird Artisan Crafted Wood Alebrije of Hummingbird Alfredo Falcón red and orange

red and orange

Gold-plated chains dangle from pink sapphire crowns in this design by Saranarat

An attractive distressed finish completes the lovely figurine

24k gold-dipped brass

Upcycled bone & brass

Psychedelic Hummingbird Artisan Crafted Wood Alebrije of Hummingbird Alfredo Falcón red and orangeThis 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