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Set of 2 Handcrafted Gourd Owls (Peru)

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Customer Rating:

10 out of 10

4 total reviews

List Price:

$40

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$27.99

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$12.01 (30%)

Product Description

Artists hand select native mate gourds, then carefully sculpt them. The mate comes in different shapes and sizes making each piece a truly original work of art.

The Story Behind The Product

Juan and his family live in the rural area of Huancayo, Peru where the majority of the populous is poor. Juan works with his wife, 3 sons, and daughter and also involves his two daughters-in-law and his son-in-law. In peak times, they get help from other family members and neighbors in their village. This allows Worldstock to help support a family of 16 and during busy times more than 5 families in the village. Gourd art is passed on from generation to generation and Juan?s family can account for at least 6 generations of continuing tradition. The gourds were originally used as ornate water vessels for ceremonial offerings to the Incas. The family keeps their ancient Incan culture alive and Juan?s wife still dresses in full traditional attire with long fluffy skirts called ?polleras.? They hope you will enjoy the detail oriented craftsmanship they are so proud of.

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The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.

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Materials: Mate gourd

Catalog #: 942289

Model No: n/a

Dimensions: 3 inches diameter (approx.)

Customer Reviews (only showing reviews with text)

Reviews 1 to 5

10 out of 10

Peruvian Gourd Owls (Sher123, Texas, 2008-01-20)

I ordered the Gourd owls for my Mom for Christmas. She collects owls and these are totally different from anything else she had. Considering the price I paid, I was impressed with the excellent craftsmanship of the owls. My mom really loves them!

10 out of 10

Excellent workmanship (Eve82, Los Angeles, CA, 2008-01-29)

These handcrafted owls were exquistly crafted with fine detail. They were a Christmas present to a collector of owls and she loved them. They were neatly painted and were a good size and shape. Just what I expected.

10 out of 10

hand painted gourds (dani0515, PA, 2008-01-12)

These owls are very charming and well done. These are the second set of hand-painted gourds I've purchased. I love the colors and the design. I feel they are a very good product for the price.