Mango Hummingbird Guatemalan Handmade Mango Hummingbird Ceramic Bird Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-9152 Working from Mexico's Taxco region

Working from Mexico's Taxco region

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crafting the band of sterling silver

Balinese artisan Komang Suastra creates the spinner or meditation ring

Mango Hummingbird Guatemalan Handmade Mango Hummingbird Ceramic Bird Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-9152 Working from Mexico's Taxco regionMauricio Morales crafts a small ceramic bird figurine that features exquisite hand painted detailing. 'The process for making these small animals was something I learned when I was small since then it has become a passion of mine,' says the Guatemalan artisan, adding that the bird sculpture is made for, ' all of those who love birds.' He starts by mixing the clay and carefully shaping the figure, and then he adds aluminum legs and feet. After the bird