Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-6643 Artisan Yuni Kristina spends several

Artisan Yuni Kristina spends several days creating this floral silk masterpiece

The wool ornament is hand-felted and beaded by women artisans in Sana Hastakala in Nepal

From India's Alok Jain

Panda is one of 8 animals that were surrendered to Friends of Metro Animal Shelters from a breeder

Brilliant Hummingbird Handmade Hummingbird Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-6643 Artisan Yuni Kristina spends severalThis wonderful hummingbird alebrije is the original creation of Mexican artisan Teresita Gonzalez. The impressive bird is carved from copal wood and carefully painted in a rainbow of colors. The myriad wings give the sculpture an impression of movement. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered