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.

Crafted by hand, this dazzling hummingbird features cutout motifs to define its lovely plumage. J. Blas works in steel to create the wall sculpture, adding inlays of glass on the breast. In Mexico, when someone sees a hummingbird in flight, he or she makes a wish.

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

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

Crafted by hand, this dazzling design depicts a delightful hummingbird with plumage in apple green and red. J. Blas works in steel to create the colorful wall sculpture. In Mexico, when you see a hummingbird in flight, it's customary to make a wish.

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