A Mayan legend says that hummingbirds were made out of the scraps of feathers left after the creation of the larger birds. The enchantment of hummingbirds is caught in this sculpture, no easy task when working in bronze. Allen says, "The magnificence of these small birds is difficult to capture, but I believe the success of this piece comes from the delicacy of the branch and the eye contact between the birds which gives the piece warmth and intimacy."