Hand Painted Hummingbird Alebrije Wood Sculpture The Leakey Collection Sterling silver & crystal

Sterling silver & crystal

Sandeep Malhotra weaves wool and embroiders this shawl by hand with intricate floral and paisley motifs

Featuring a gently scooped neck and wrinkle-resistant fabric to create the ultimate in easy-wearing

the black robe ties with a wide belt that repeats the floral composition

Enjoy the crescent moon in the night sky with a darling pair of felines setting the room aglow and your soul at ease

Hand Painted Hummingbird Alebrije Wood Sculpture The Leakey Collection Sterling silver & crystalHovering 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.' Copal wood 3" H (7. 6 cm) Signed by the