Copal Wood Red Multicolor Alebrije Hummingbird Ornament - Fanciful Flutter in Red Off the Cuff the pot is painted white

the pot is painted white and finished with a layer of transparent ceramic enamel

The craftsmanship showcases the beautiful natural wood-grain and is accented with "batiked" bone inlay

Hand-carved from bone and carefully painted

a square gemstone reveals subtle color nuances

showing the high-quality craftsmanship of the region

Copal Wood Red Multicolor Alebrije Hummingbird Ornament - Fanciful Flutter in Red Off the Cuff the pot is painted whiteJesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft this lovely Mexican alebrije hummingbird of copal wood. Each alebrije is unique, with the artisans using the natural shape of the copal wood to help determine the final form of the carving. With dark red and blue plumage tipped in golden yellow, it will delight you with all the hand painted details. The bird has an unobtrusive hook on its back for easy hanging, and the wings and tail are removable for convenient