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.

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.

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.

Crafted by hand, this dazzling design depicts a delightful hummingbird with yellow, red and brown plumage. 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.

Adorned with vivid hummingbird and floral motifs, this pinewood pendant necklace offers a touch of nature in a wearable form. Painted by hand by Mexico’s Josefina and Cecilia, the designs grace both sides of the round, openwork pendant, boasting bright hues that pop against the wood’s natural finish. The chic waxed cord features a sliding knot closure, allowing you to adjust it to your liking.

Mexico’s Josefina and Cecilia craft a whimsical pendant that flips between two enchanting hand-painted scenes of hummingbirds, blossoms and hearts, all brought to life on pinewood. Each side showcases a symphony of colors set against the wood’s organic patterns, with a stylish brown waxed cord and metallic accents adding the finishing touch to this eye-catching necklace.

This playful pinewood pendant necklace, brought to life by Mexican duo Josefina and Cecilia, features delicate, hand-painted hummingbird and floral motifs that flip to reveal two colorful designs. The bright, cheerful themes pop against the natural grain of the wood, complemented by a sleek brown waxed cord and elegant metallic details that bring a touch of radiance to your style.

A realm of harmony, blooms and lovely hummingbirds lives inside the heart-shaped pinewood pendant that decorates Josefina and Cecilia's newest creation. This talented duo draws inspiration from the Mexican region's nature and paints it on this necklace using a palette of rainbow hues. The accessory also has classic metallic details and a comfortable waxed cord accented by a bird-shaped toggle clasp.

Stunning hummingbirds show their bright feathers in an eco-friendly design crafted for those cheerful and artistic souls. Working with recycled plastic, Costa Rican artisan Karolyn Cruz creates each little bird using traditional techniques that allow her to add a distinctive touch to each item. After adding brass jingle bells to the pieces, the artisan joins her creation with nylon strings and galvanized wires, creating a gorgeous mobile.