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Artisan Crafted Fine Mahogany and Cedar Wood Tree Sculpture, "Tree of Life"

"I made this sculpture as a tribute to life," confides John Barrow. "The different colors represent the joy of life, of feeling, and of... more

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"I made this sculpture as a tribute to life," confides John Barrow. "The different colors represent the joy of life, of feeling, and of having hope for the future. Its optimism is contagious." Barrow crafts the sculpture with hand-carved segments of cedar, mahogany and ishpingo woods. He stains the woods with colorful natural dyes.

  • 0.38 kgs
  • 0.8 lbs
  • 20.5 cm H x 16.5 cm W x 5 cm D
  • 8" H x 6.5" W x 2" D

  • Ishpingo, cedar and mahogany wood
  • All natural dyes
  • Made in Peru
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
  • Product ID: 161568
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David

From Worcester, England

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Jun 23, 2016

“Beautiful Sculpture”

The superb colouring of this sculpture and the way segments fit together makes it a much admired item.

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Charlene Ford

From Neosho,Missouri,USA

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Jun 20, 2016

“LOVELY”

THIS IS SO UNIQUE I HAVE HAD IT AWHILE AND LOVE IT

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Annie

From San Marcos, TX, USA

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Jun 17, 2016

“beloved by my family!”

This sculpture was a gift to my parents, and it is displayed as a focal point in their home, along with another of John Barrow's pieces depicting the holy family. Thank you for your most beautiful work!, I am so pleased to have been able to share it with my parents and extended family.

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  • This was a gift for: Mother
  • Occasion: birthday

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Opal

From Pennsylvania, USA

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Jun 16, 2016

“Beautiful”

I have received many compliments on this item and fall more in love with it every day. I plan to purchase another one as a gift to my daughter.

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Pam

From New York USA

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Dec 28, 2023

“Beautiful Tree”

This tree is so vibrant and fun to look at. Love it!

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Marcia

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Feb 01, 2021

“Lively artwork”

I am very pleased with this work.

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JAVIER

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Jun 20, 2024

“Muy bonito”

Es un Belén precioso y muy original!! Tal cual en las fotos o quizás, mejor. Se nota que está trabajado con sumo cuidado. Estoy muy contento. Uno más para mi colección. Llegó pronto y en perfectas condiciones. Muy bien empaquetado. Gracias!!

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Lisa

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May 15, 2024

“Beautiful and well-crafted”

I bought this treasure for a treasured friend, for whom it is now a talisman and reminder of her fierce flexibility and resilience!

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Nancy

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Apr 10, 2024

“Nativity”

Got one for my daughter as she collects nativity sets. Found I wanted to have one for myself is was wonderful

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Tracey

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Dec 08, 2023

“Stunning piece”

I got this to go with this artists creche. Absolutely stunning to have it all together.

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  • This was a gift for: Son
  • Occasion: Christmas

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Tracey

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Dec 08, 2023

“Stunning craftsmanship and creativity”

This is such a beautiful creche. We give our children nativity sets when they marry and this is the set my son and daughter-in-love selected. I can not wait to see their faces when they open it. I also got the wall/window for a background.

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EDGUBI

From Texas

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Dec 06, 2023

“Exqusite and dynamic!”

I have a lot of folk art, including a number of other pieces from John Barrow, and I am mostly only interested in depictions of animals, plants, and geometric forms, not humans. However the colors of the womens dress, combined with the condor, make this one of only a handful of pieces I have in my collection depicting humans, and I am extremely happy with it! One thing I realized I especially love about this piece is the dynamism that comes from having the condor sticking out away from the pieces center of gravity.

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“I am a perfectionist, so I prefer to look for the perfect wood type and take great care with each detail. I want to make something that is different than what you might usually see...."

John Barrow was born in London on September 22, 1934. After studying Engineering he traveled to Peru, in 1969, to work at a paper mill. His original... read more

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