NOVICA Artisan Handmade Dried Mate Gourd Decorative Owl Figures of Gourds from Peru Pair Red Brown Gold Accessories Folk Art [3.9in H x 3.7in W x 3.7in D] 'Singing Owls'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Those that sing together should always be together, especially in your home. Daniel Vargas creates two decorative boxes by cutting dried mate gourds and etching the owl designs in pyrography. A knob at the top allows the lid to be removed to store your little treasures. The natural shape of the gourd dictates size and shape, so each one will be a unique work of art. Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlyAbout our Artist: Peruvian artisan Daniel Vargas says, 'I'm the third of seven . My parents didn't have jobs so they worked making bricks. From a young age, we helped them. Even though the work wasn't appropriate for a , it was the only option we had. When I was 16, I began helping an artisan who worked in engraved dried 'mate' gourds, a traditional Andean craft. I discovered a talent for this art and when I was 19, when I set up my own workshop. Sales were slow, but I kept perfecting my work and sold mate gourds in the Sunday markets. Over time, I've been developing engraved gourds as well as my pyroengraved designs, and all have motifs inspired in Peru's birds, plants and customs.'

• Size: 3.9 in. H x 3.7 in. W x 3.7 in. D
• Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Daniel Vargas to craft this item
• Product info: Dried mate gourd, quinual wood