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Dried Gourd with Burned Image of an Elephant from Peru, "Earth Tone Elephant"

Product ID: 413954

The creation of decorative and utilitarian objects from dried mate gourds have a history that stretches to long before the Spanish arrived in South... more

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The creation of decorative and utilitarian objects from dried mate gourds have a history that stretches to long before the Spanish arrived in South America. Peruvian artisan Daniel Vargas uses wood burning techniques to create this image of an approaching elephant in shades of brown. He then seals it with candle wax and adds a wood handle to open the hollow gourd box.

The natural shape of the gourd dictates size and shape, so each one will be a unique work of art.

  • 50 grams
  • 0.1 lbs
  • 10 cm H x 9 cm W x 9 cm D
  • 3.9" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D

  • Dried mate gourd, quinal wood knob
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Peru
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
  • Product ID: 413954
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Daniel Vargas
Daniel Vargas

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Traditional Andean mate gourd art

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