Rainbow Hummingbird Multicolored Wood Hummingbird Alebrije CK-BOOK her elaborate headdress part of

her elaborate headdress part of the Legong costume

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Blue pearl-like beads above the petals are made from eco-friendly paper that is crafted from cleaning and dyeing elephant dung fiber

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Rainbow Hummingbird Multicolored Wood Hummingbird Alebrije CK-BOOK her elaborate headdress part 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