Hand Painted Hummingbird Alebrije Wood Sculpture The Leakey Collection Sandeep Malhotra weaves wool and

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

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

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

The rich textured paper has a uniquely soft feel and each week is displayed on a double page spread

Hand Painted Hummingbird Alebrije Wood Sculpture The Leakey Collection Sandeep Malhotra weaves wool andHovering 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