Colibri 1

A hummingbird suspended in eternal flight, created from the world's most extraordinary materials.

The body shimmers with New Zealand paua abalone — the finest mother-of-pearl on Earth. Flight feathers are formed from iridescent beetle wings. A genuine garnet serves as the eye, hand-set with jeweller's precision. 45+ layers of lacquer create liquid depth.

Museum exhibition quality. 300+ individual inlay elements. 180+ hours of work. 4 months of creation.

Sizes

Keepsake (1 L) — In stock. Ships within 5–7 business days.
Adult (3.5 L) — Made to order. +50% surcharge, 3–4 months.

Materials

• Hand-turned hevea wood base
• New Zealand paua abalone (world's most iridescent shell)
• Natural beetle elytra
• Genuine garnet eye
• 24-karat gold and white gold leaf
• 45+ layers of natural lacquer

Height: 27 cm ・ Weight: 1 kg ・ Production: 4 months

Symbolism

The hummingbird represents joy, lightness of being, and the soul's flight. Abalone is the ocean's gift — softness and beauty of memory. The garnet eye preserves life force. A bird in eternal flight symbolises the spirit unbound.

The Artisan

Eric Stocker is a fourth-generation French lacquer master with 47 years of experience. He trained under Pierre Bobot, the last guardian of 18th-century European lacquer techniques, and spent 25 years restoring masterpieces for France's Mobilier National.

Since 1998, he has lived in Cambodia, reviving the ancient lacquer tradition and training over 350 local artisans. Recipient of the Trophée des Français de l'étranger 2018, awarded by the French Senate.

Personalisation

Initials in gold lacquer — +2 days, upon request
Thematic design — +14 days, upon request

Contact: info@lacquermemorial.com

Shipping

DHL Express international shipping included. Professional packaging with full insurance and real-time tracking. Transit: 3–7 business days.

Customs duties (0–30%) are not included and remain the buyer's responsibility.