Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture Open Seas Coffee transforming traditional Balinese design motifs

transforming traditional Balinese design motifs into feminine hoop earrings

NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand

Due to the hand blown nature of the product color

This sterling silver

Centered by glowing red garnets

Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture Open Seas Coffee transforming traditional Balinese design motifsThis wonderful 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