Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-10365 Working with Karen hill tribe

Working with Karen hill tribe silversmiths

The ornate lacework in these earrings displays meticulous craftsmanship

enhanced through oxidization

One woman's trash is another woman's treasure

Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-10365 Working with Karen hill tribeThis 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