Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-6643 which represents July´s birthstone

which represents July´s birthstone

Artisan Yuni Kristina spends several days creating this floral silk masterpiece

a vase pours flowing water

a cabochon of natural garnet is as radiant as the moon

From India's Alok Jain

Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-6643 which represents July´s birthstoneThis 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