metal humminird

Working with recycled metal, Teofilo Araujo and his family create a candelabra to add a whimsical touch to your decor. The cheerful red candleholder features depicts hummingbirds amid colorful painted flowers, and holds three candles.

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.

J. Blas proffers a great Mexican welcome with hummingbirds and a bouquet of colorful flowers. Blas works with iron, masterfully creating a three dimensional plaque featuring "Welcome" in wood over fiberglass.

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.

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.

Crafted by hand, this dazzling design depicts a delightful hummingbird with blue and red 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.

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.

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.

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 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 iron to create the wall sculpture. In Mexico, when someone sees a hummingbird in flight, he or she makes a wish.

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.