Dried Mate Gourd Box Painted in an Owl Motif from Peru - Paunchy Red Owl Gifts for the Gardener Expert in the Peruvian art

Expert in the Peruvian art of reverse painted glass

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2 cm W x 12

Add a sweet touch to this beautiful pair and surprise your friends and relatives

8 inches W x 5

Dried Mate Gourd Box Painted in an Owl Motif from Peru - Paunchy Red Owl Gifts for the Gardener Expert in the Peruvian artFor centuries, the peoples of Peru have had a tradition of creating utilitarian and decorative objects from dried mate gourds. Daniel Vargas transforms a hollow gourd into a delightful box for personal treasures. He uses pyrographic techniques to create this satisfied owl and colors it with red dyes. He then seals it with candle wax and adds a wood handle. The natural shape of the gourd dictates size and shape, so each one will be a unique work of