Rainbow Hummingbird Multicolored Wood Hummingbird Alebrije _artisan--novica-artisan-13974 designed by Tipa of Thailand

designed by Tipa of Thailand

Lightweight and lovely

painting it in colorful shades

glass beads & silk

The particular sign rules a whole lunar year therefore it is only repeated every 60 years

Rainbow Hummingbird Multicolored Wood Hummingbird Alebrije _artisan--novica-artisan-13974 designed by Tipa of ThailandThis 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