Rainbow Hummingbird Multicolored Wood Hummingbird Alebrije Marilia Guimaraes Carrying on the work of

Carrying on the work of his mother

citrine and faceted yellow quartz

the Gordian Pillar

Once the pets have been fed and the bills have been paid

Rainbow Hummingbird Multicolored Wood Hummingbird Alebrije Marilia Guimaraes Carrying on the work ofThis 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