Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-13771 Circle cuff: 1

Circle cuff: 1

as well as protection from the scorpions that guard it

The Aztecs also regarded the feathered coyote as the loyal companion of Tezcatlipoca

The dangle earrings feature five carats of onyx set in sterling silver

Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-13771 Circle cuff: 1This 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