Antonio Alonso: Aqua Hummingbird mythological figure tail fanned upright like a

tail fanned upright like a banner behind him

individual coils tumbling over one another like rumpled fur

every pattern carefully balanced

the caracola

the signature plume that real Xolos sometimes carry between their ears

Antonio Alonso: Aqua Hummingbird mythological figure tail fanned upright like aThese exquisite papier mch hummingbirds by Antonio Alonso capture the delicate energy and joy of Mexicos natural world. Handcrafted from recycled paper and painted in vivid tones of turquoise, pink, blue, and green, each bird seems to hover in mid flight, its dotted wings shimmering with movement. Lightweight and full of life, these pieces can be displayed together or individually, a perfect symbol of vitality, renewal, and artistic imagination.