metal hummingbird

Poised and ready to swoop in at the first sight of nectar is this inventively decorated hanging hummingbird alebrije from Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca. Carved by hand from copal wood, the bird's red and purple body is adorned with small yellow blossoms. The removable wings and tail feathers are green and terracotta with yellow tips. The bird can be hung using the metal ring on its back. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he became seriously ill and fell into a sort of coma. While he was unconscious, he had a most fantastic dream. He was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije, and when Linares woke up, he recreated these figures in vivid colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes . His work became famous and eventually influenced artisans in the state of Oaxaca who decided to craft alebrijes using traditional wood carving methods and according to that region's world vision.

Mexican artisan Armando Ramirez transforms recycled sheet metal, auto parts, and other hardware into a beautiful sculpture. A graceful hummingbird--made of intricately cut sheet metal for the wings and tail, a gear for the head, and gear chain for the underside of the body--drinks nectar from a flower supported by a stem made of rebar with a hammered sheet metal leaf, standing on a round base. This impressive sculpture is a beautiful way to celebrate both nature's beauty and the importance of protecting it through recycling.

Covered with fluttering hummingbirds and colorful flowers, a vase pours flowing water. Mexican artisan J. Blas creates this beautiful wall sculpture, which he crafts and paints by hand.

Hovering on colorful wings, a hummingbird sips nectar from rosy hollyhocks. Alejandro de Esesarte conveys the bird's quick beauty in this splendid wall sculpture. The details are meticulously painted by hand.

Because each piece is individually hand-crafted and painted, size and color could vary slightly.

Two hummingbird silhouettes make this wall hook set a must-have for any bird lover. Handcrafted by artisans in Mexico, these hooks are perfect for holding your keys, jewelry, or any other daily essentials that you don't want to lose.

Shaped by hand, this dazzling hummingbird features cutout motifs to define its lovely plumage. J. Blas works in iron to create the wall sculpture. In Mexico, when someone sees a hummingbird in flight, he or she makes a wish.

Handcrafted of steel, a blooming sunflower adorns the wall with colorful beauty in this wall sculpture from Mexico. J. Blas designs it, painting the flower in tones of yellow, pink, and green.

With iridescent plumage, cut-out wings, and a textured body, this larger-than-life hummingbird wall sculpture brings a dazzling sense of movement to your decor. Handcrafted by J.Blas in Mexico, where spotting a hummingbird is occasion for making a wish. Comes ready to hang

Charming vines grow inside the silhouette of a hummingbird, adding a touch of fantasy to this sterling silver pendant bracelet by Adriana de Gadea. Crafted in Peru, the accessory combines the region's silversmithing techniques in every detail, enhancing the metal's light and creating a superb illusion around the pendant.

Delicate vines grow inside the silhouette of a hummingbird, adding a touch of fantasy to this sterling silver pendant necklace by Adriana de Gadea. Made in Peru, the accessory combines diverse finishes in each little detail, enhancing the metal's light and creating a glorious illusion around the pendant.

This breathtaking hummingbird-themed sterling silver pendant necklace carries a secret garden within - actual flowers and leaves, carefully preserved in resin to maintain their natural vibrancy forever. Mexico’s Del Toro Family’s innovative fusion of botanical elements with precious metal results in a wearable piece of nature that makes every outfit bloom with distinctive character.

Helping the environment can also be an artistic practice, as Karolyn Cruz's newest creation shows. Working with recycled plastic materials, the artisan takes inspiration from the gorgeous Costa Rican fauna to create a colorful hummingbird-themed mobile painted by hand. With a brass jingle bell adding a lovely touch, the artwork also comes with a galvanized wire hook and a clear nylon string for a magical display.