Gourd Owl Ornament - Peru
| Article number: | 6114040 |
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Gourd Owl Ornament
Thoughtful round owl ornament is made from an etched gourd. Artisans working with Manos Amigas in Lima, Peru, carve the design, after which they accent it with red-hot pieces of burned wood. The gourd is then painted with a natural paint made from ground chalk mixed with water. Later most of the finish is washed off; the residue gives beauty to the carved parts of the design. Decorative only. Keep out of reach of children.
Features
- Etched gourd
- As gourds vary naturally, sizes, shapes and designs will also vary.
- Hand crafted in Peru
Artisan Story
Manos Amigas, "Hands Joined In Friendship," works with family workshops and small businesses making a variety of handicrafts in impoverished areas of Lima and in the Andean highlands.
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