Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture Valentine's featuring two triangles of natural

featuring two triangles of natural garnet

One strand features 24k gold plated links punctuated with colorful beads of faceted tourmaline and golden-colored hematite

materials: Cypress wood

where the people do not have many traditional craft skills

Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture Valentine's featuring two triangles of naturalThis 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