"My family motivates me to continue. I want to see my children happy. It's exciting to share the artistic wealth of my country and our ancestral legacy."
"I'm Maria Flor Astuhuaman Caro. I was born in 1957 in the beautiful province of Junin with its vast variety of climates and riches. The weather is moderate but, in the high sierra, it's quite cold.... read more

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Kathy 01/20/2022
I absolutely love these little owls!

robin 03/21/2022
kitchen decor
18 items by Maria Astuhuaman
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Pride of Graduation
Sterling Silver and Gourd Owl Figurine in Red from Peru
Pride of Graduation, Sterling Silver and Gourd Owl Figurine in Red from Peru
Maria Astuhuaman
Full of pride, a delightful owl accepts its diploma of graduation. Peruvian artisan Maria Astuhuaman creates this beautiful figurine, crafted from a gourd and painted red. The bird's hat, diploma, and... read more$122.98CAD$123.42CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
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Owl Musician in Brown
Sterling Silver and Gourd Owl Musician Figurine in Brown
Owl Musician in Brown, Sterling Silver and Gourd Owl Musician Figurine in Brown
Maria Astuhuaman
Handmade from a gourd, a delightful little Andean owl in brown plays sweet melodies on a traditional flute. Peruvian artisan Maria Astuhuaman creates this charming figurine, given a chullo hat and... read more$130.40CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
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Male Owl Doctor in Red
Sterling Silver and Red Gourd Male Owl Doctor Figurine
Male Owl Doctor in Red, Sterling Silver and Red Gourd Male Owl Doctor Figurine
Maria Astuhuaman
Crafted from a red dried gourd shell with handmade accents of sterling silver, this male owl makes a charming addition to any home. Peruvian artisan Maria Astuhuaman creates this figurine, which wears... read more$104.32CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
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Female Owl Doctor in Brown
Sterling Silver and Brown Gourd Female Owl Doctor Figurine
Female Owl Doctor in Brown, Sterling Silver and Brown Gourd Female Owl Doctor Figurine
Maria Astuhuaman
Crafted from a natural brown gourd shell with handmade accents of sterling silver, this female owl makes a charming addition to any home. Peruvian artisan Maria Astuhuaman creates this figurine, which... read more$104.32CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
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Red Shiphibo Girl Owl
Red Dried Gourd Shiphibo Girl Owl Figurine with 925 Silver
Red Shiphibo Girl Owl, Red Dried Gourd Shiphibo Girl Owl Figurine with 925 Silver
Maria Astuhuaman
A little red owl with mesmerizing green eyes wears the women's headdress of Peru's Shipibo people who live in the Amazon rain forest. Working with a dried mate gourd, Maria Astuhuaman creates a... read more$91.28CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
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Shipibo-Conibo
Cultural Owl Figurine in Sterling Silver and Gourd
Shipibo-Conibo, Cultural Owl Figurine in Sterling Silver and Gourd
Maria Astuhuaman
Inspired by the indigenous Shipibo-Conibo people of the Peruvian Amazon, Maria Astuhuaman creates this charming figurine. Crafted from a gourd, a delightful owl makes a charming addition to your home... read more$88.27CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
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Owl Architect
Sterling Silver and Gourd Owl Architect Figurine in Red
Owl Architect, Sterling Silver and Gourd Owl Architect Figurine in Red
Maria Astuhuaman
Crafted from a red gourd shell with handmade accents of sterling silver, this owl makes a charming addition to any home. Peruvian artisan Maria Astuhuaman creates this figurine, which is dressed up... read more$140.44CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
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Male Owl Doctor in Brown
Sterling Silver and Gourd Male Owl Doctor Figurine in Brown
Male Owl Doctor in Brown, Sterling Silver and Gourd Male Owl Doctor Figurine in Brown
Maria Astuhuaman
Crafted from a natural brown dried gourd shell with handmade accents of sterling silver, this male owl makes a charming addition to any home. Peruvian artisan Maria Astuhuaman creates this figurine... read more$104.32CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
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Floral Owl
Sterling Silver and Gourd Figurine of a Floral Owl
Floral Owl, Sterling Silver and Gourd Figurine of a Floral Owl
Maria Astuhuaman
Handmade from a gourd, a delightful little brown owl displays her floral accessories. Peruvian artisan Maria Astuhuaman creates this charming figurine, accented with a floral hat, necklace, and other... read more$142.44CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
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Sipan Governor in Red
Sterling Silver and Red Gourd Owl Figurine from Peru
Sipan Governor in Red, Sterling Silver and Red Gourd Owl Figurine from Peru
Maria Astuhuaman
Inspired by the Lord of Sipán, a governor of the ancient Moche people, Maria Astuhuaman creates this charming figurine. Crafted from a red gourd, a delightful owl makes a charming addition to your... read more$97.30CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
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Head of the Class
Petite Dried Mate Gourd Graduate Owl Figure with Silver
Head of the Class, Petite Dried Mate Gourd Graduate Owl Figure with Silver
Maria Astuhuaman
It is hard to believe that ones so little just yesterday are already graduating. Celebrate their accomplishment with this graduating owl figure made with a hand-painted dried mate gourd. The petite... read more$114.35CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
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Male Owl Chef in Red
Sterling Silver and Gourd Male Owl Chef Figurine in Red
Male Owl Chef in Red, Sterling Silver and Gourd Male Owl Chef Figurine in Red
Maria Astuhuaman
Crafted from a red dried gourd shell with handmade accents of sterling silver, this male owl makes a charming addition to any home. Peruvian artisan Maria Astuhuaman creates this figurine, which wears... read more$104.32CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
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Red Chacana Unity
Red Faux Leather Unity Bracelet with Sterling Silver 4 mm
Red Chacana Unity, Red Faux Leather Unity Bracelet with Sterling Silver 4 mm
Maria Astuhuaman
Also known as the Andean cross, the chakana is an ancient symbol often seen in Peru's ancient art. It represents the Southern Cross. One of the pre-Hispanic astral symbols that presided over the... read more$26.07CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
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Red Sustainable World
Sterling Silver & Red Faux Leather Eco Unity Bracelet
Red Sustainable World, Sterling Silver & Red Faux Leather Eco Unity Bracelet
Maria Astuhuaman
Maria Astuhuaman creates a bright and beautiful unity bracelet. A polished disc of sterling silver poses on red faux leather. It bears the letter S, ending in an arrow. In 2015, world leaders adopted... read more$26.07CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
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Mr. Architect Owl
Mr. Architect Dried Gourd Owl Figurine with Sterling Silver
Mr. Architect Owl, Mr. Architect Dried Gourd Owl Figurine with Sterling Silver
Maria Astuhuaman
A rotund little owl turns his attention to the job at hand. Working with a dried mate gourd, Maria Astuhuaman creates a charming figurine. The avian architect wears a hard hat and carries the tools of... read more$142.44CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
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Owl Capac in Red
Inca-Themed Sterling Silver and Gourd Owl Figurine in Red
Owl Capac in Red, Inca-Themed Sterling Silver and Gourd Owl Figurine in Red
Maria Astuhuaman
Crafted from a red dried gourd shell with handmade accents of sterling silver, this owl makes a charming addition to any home. Peruvian artisan Maria Astuhuaman creates this figurine, dressed up like... read more$140.44CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
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I Stay Home
Red & Black Braided Unity Bracelet with Sterling Silver
I Stay Home, Red & Black Braided Unity Bracelet with Sterling Silver
Maria Astuhuaman
Combining cords in aurora red and black, Maria Astuhuaman creates a colorful unity bracelet. A polished disc of sterling silver depicts a stylized family in which adults and children form heart... read more$31.09CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
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Stairway to the Highest
Chakana Cross Bracelet
Stairway to the Highest, Chakana Cross Bracelet
Maria Astuhuaman
The Andean stepped cross or chakana is said to suggest the three levels of existence: Hana Pacha, the world of the gods; Kay Pacha, the human world; and Ukhu or Urin Pacha, the underworld inhabited by... read more$26.07CADArtist: Maria Astuhuaman
Customer Reviews
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robin
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03/21/2022
"kitchen decor"





I keep this on my kitchen windowsill. Whimsy and sweet. Love it.
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Female Owl Chef in Brown, Sterling Silver and Brown Gourd Female Owl Chef Figurine
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Mary
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02/19/2022
"Sterling silver gourd"





He loves ?? it. ?? Thanks
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- He loves it
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Pride of Graduation, Sterling Silver and Gourd Owl Figurine in Red from Peru
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Grandson
- Occasion: graduation

Kathy
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01/20/2022
"This one is a gift for me!"





This little owl has now joined my original one, the flute player, and they make a great duo on one of my bookcases (though they d look good anywhere). So very happy to have these!
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Shipibo Owl, Sterling Silver and Gourd Owl Figurine from Peru
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Kathy
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01/20/2022
"I absolutely love these little owls!"





This is the second chef I will be giving as a gift, and I know the recipient is going to love it. It is beautifully made, so perfect in all its details. You can t help but smile when looking at it. Thanks once again to Maria and her team for creating these wonderful little birds.
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Cousin
- Occasion: 'just because'

Ingrid
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01/05/2022
"Treasured gift"





This is a very beautifully decorated gourd which I got for my son who is in engineering. He absolutely loves it. The detail is amazing Write down to the markings on the square and rulers. Love the silver detail
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Son
- Occasion: Christmas

Jenny
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11/14/2021
"Lovely bracelet"





This Chacana unity bracelet is great quality and was a perfect gift for my daughter. She loves wearing it. Thank you!
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