Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture Forests for Monarchs The artisans create intricate bead

The artisans create intricate bead work on hand looms where they stitch beads onto thin threads creating beautiful patterns

reconstituted turquoise and stainless steel

thin strips of pure silver inlay shine against the black sculpture

the design of this poncho is at once classic and contemporary

Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture Forests for Monarchs The artisans create intricate beadThis 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