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Ceramic Mobile with Eight Multicolored Hummingbirds, "Circling Hummingbirds"
Jose Arriola comes from an artistic family in Guatemala; his father was a noted sculptor and his mother worked in the ceramic arts. Both had workshops in the family home, but Jose was drawn to this mother's work. Today, he makes light-hearted decorative pieces like this hummingbird mobile. He makes and paints each bird by hand, firing them in a traditional wood kiln.
- 0.17 kgs
- 0.4 lbs
- 65 cm H x 8.5 cm Diam.
- 25.5" H x 3.3" Diam.
- Smallest Piece: 2.8 cm H x 5.7 cm W x 7 cm D
- Smallest Piece: 1.1" H x 2.2" W x 2.8" D
- Ceramic, nylon cord
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Central America
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Bruce
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04/17/2022
"Absolutely beautiful!"
So well-crafted and painted, these birds look good hanging anywhere in your house.
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Jill
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04/06/2022
"Star set of 6 wonderful!"
Beautiful painted stars! Love them! Highly recommend!
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Michelle
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03/23/2022
"Beautiful and Bright"
Delicate beauties! When I let NOVICA know that one had arrived broken, they got back to me the same day to say that a replacement was being sent. True old fashioned service ! Authentic artisans!
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Dr. Anne
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03/13/2022
"Tortugas!"
Turtles of multiple colors!
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Forest
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02/23/2022
"Charming and cheering!"
Bright, delightful tree ornaments, enjoyed by all now and every Christmas. :) These would make a sweet addition in a Christmas stocking, too.
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- Christmas tree decoration, small gift, stocking-stuffer
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ALBERT
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02/02/2022
"BIRDS"
Good quality, but beaks were bent in transit
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Preserving Traditions
Jose creates the most beautiful ceramic ornaments and figurines. His family has lived in Antigua for more than 100 years and he takes great pride in practicing the same ceramic techniques his ancestors used. He wishes to help this tradition continue and he teaches anyone in his community who has an interest in learning.
Microcredit Financing
Jose Arriola has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $450 and the most recent for $2550. Proceeds were used to purchase paints and materials for his ceramics to continue production.
Enabling Education
Jose's children are all grown but but he does provide financial support for the education of one person outside of his family and he occasionally supports other children's school expenses.
Confronting Adversity
Jose has been dealing with diabetes for over 17 years. His condition has caused many problems for him, but currently he is able to control it and enjoy his life.
Job Creator
Jose provides employment to several people within his community.
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