Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-10365 The ornate lacework in these

The ornate lacework in these earrings displays meticulous craftsmanship

Handmade in & fairly traded from Armenia

Working with Karen hill tribe silversmiths

These drop earrings are handcrafted by Narayani

enhanced through oxidization

Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-10365 The ornate lacework in theseThis 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