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Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Bird Ornament - Hummingbird Song National Geographic The stylish cord necklace featuresArtisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Mexico hand paint this charming hummingbird alebrije ornament sky blue with red details on the tail and multicolor designs on the body. Hanging from a yellow ribbon, the bird is crafted from copal wood. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906 1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious