Handmade Multicolour Copal Wood Bookmark with Mexican Quetzal, "Reading Quetzal"
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An icon of southern Mexico's diverse flying fauna, the quetzal makes a prominent appearance on this handcrafted bookmark from the Mendez family. Husband and wife artisans, Pablo and Lucy create this quetzal-inspired bookmark with meticulously perfected crafting techniques, always investing their hearts into the art from the initial design stage to the final stroke of the paintbrush. Composed to last as long as the traditions it represents, this bookmark comes from a single piece of native copal wood, replenished by the Mendez family plantation of copal trees.
- 8 grams
- 0.28 oz
- 21 cm H x 2.7 cm W x 0.2 cm D
- 8.25" H x 1.1" W x 0.1" D
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Deb
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11/05/2023
"Piece of art!"
I have several of these bookmarks on hand to give as gifts along with books for the young people in my life. Beautiful little pieces of art, they are sturdy, and also bright enough not to be misplaced. A couple also reside in my art room, peeking brightly out of a glass jar. Highly recommend!
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- Cheerful, unique gift for young bookworms!
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Reading Quetzal, Handmade Multicolor Copal Wood Bookmark with Mexican Quetzal
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Dave
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04/05/2024
"A great addition to my collection."
A beautiful sculpture. The colors, stance, just everything about I am very happy with. I highly recommend.
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Ellen
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01/16/2024
"Absolutely perfect addition to my lighted branch tree"
I bought a lighted bare branch tree from a major retailer this Christmas. This beautiful ornament hangs perfectly and can be seen all the way around. It is such a colorful addition to this new tree. I hope to buy more next holiday season.
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Catherine
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12/19/2023
"Great Cricket!"
So well crafted and very cute. Great addition to my cricket collection. The painting is excellent and very detailed .
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dufzor
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11/12/2023
"Adorable!"
Recommend!
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Joshua
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11/11/2023
"Wood alebrije sculpture"
Very nice wood sculpture. Carved intricately with, passion no doubt. Much respect to the artisans. That and to their craft etc.
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Sweet Freedom in Green, Handcrafted Green Copal Wood Dragonfly Sculpture.from Mexico
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Update (August, 2019)We are a young married couple who inherited the knowledge of carving and painting copal wood alebrijes. We have gradually... read more