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Purple Hummingbird

Oaxacan Hummingbird Sculpture

$69.99
(17 reviews) Write a Review
SKU: 224616
Hovering on whirring wings, a whimsical hummingbird seeks out the sweet nectar of flowers. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Calo gypsy word for 'something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic.'

Because each alebrije is individually created work of folk art, shapes will vary slightly.
  • Copal wood
  • 0 oz
  • 3 inches H x 3.7 inches W x 4.9 inches D
  • Made in Mexico

Meet the Artist

Zeny and Reyna

17 Reviews

  • 5
    Beautiful and adjustable!

    Posted by Brodie on May 29th 2018

    I have seen a great many works of art, and your hummingbirds are some of the prettiest. They make me smile each time I see them, and draw constant compliments. I have all four colors and would love to see more: maybe bright yellow, light blue, lilac, gray, copper? And maybe beaks of different lengths and angles. I have moved the wings so some have big feathers in front, others in back or in the middle. They hang from my office ceiling, all at different heights. Thank you for creating such beautiful things!

  • 5
    Absolutely beautiful!

    Posted by Susanna on Apr 20th 2018

    Really fine quality Oaxacan animals are really expensive. Although these are really small they are exquisite. Amazing artist.

  • 5
    A wonderful good morning every day when I look out

    Posted by Carolyn on Dec 8th 2017

    Every morning I wake up to a big smile when I look out the kitchen window at the purple hummingbird who brings not only joy to me but to several birds of all kinds who will land on the window ledge to get acquainted. Sometimes their will be other humming birds fluttering around this one all waiting their turn to meet the new kid in the neighborhood. It's amazing to watch nature at work and Reyna and Zeny have helped tremendously.

  • 5
    Beautiful Hummingbird

    Posted by Harriett on Nov 28th 2017

    I can T believe how lovely this figurine is. It is perfect. So colorful and delicate. Thank you!

  • 5
    Beautiful and delicate

    Posted by Fran on Jul 5th 2017

    a lovely item, purchased as a gift - which I know will be appreciated

  • 5
    A delight.

    Posted by Archie on May 22nd 2017

    The arrival of this hummingbird coincided with the arrival of the first hummingbirds at my feeder on their migration north. The craftsmanship is excellent; the detail and delicate colouring exceptional. I will enjoy this throughout the year and it is a prized addition to other Oaxaca items I have from visits to that area of Mexico.

  • 5
    So Delicate and Beautiful!

    Posted by Patricia on Jul 20th 2016

    My husband just assembled the feathers into the body of our hummingbird and I hung it in our living room window over the plants on the sill. It is extraordinarily beautiful reflected in the window with its iridescent colors. Such an artistic delight!

  • 5
    present for my sister who loves hummingbirds

    Posted by Martha on Jun 20th 2016

    my sister loved this present