Rainbow Hummingbird Multicolored Wood Hummingbird Alebrije _artisan--novica-artisan-8410 Far Fetched supplier IDs: EH-493

Far Fetched supplier IDs: EH-493

Concentric semi-circles in sterling silver become an original cuff bracelet

By Fernando Cano

Brass bells form the clasp

Prized since pre-Hispanic times

Rainbow Hummingbird Multicolored Wood Hummingbird Alebrije _artisan--novica-artisan-8410 Far Fetched supplier IDs: EH-493This fabulous 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