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Earth-Toned Turtle Chorotega Pottery Decorative Wall Art, "Beach Journey"

A three-dimensional turtle strolls across the sand in this decorative plate.... more

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A three-dimensional turtle strolls across the sand in this decorative plate. Handcrafted by Chorotega pottery artisan Ilsa Chavarría of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, the round decorative plaque is the natural color of the ceramic in the center and bordered with a dark red curved line motif rimmed in bands of orange and black. Maguey fiber cord is threaded through the top of the plaque for easy display.

Chorotega pottery is completely handmade with traditional techniques passed down through the generations for 3,000 years, and one of the last surviving cultural elements of the Chorotega people indigenous to Costa Rica's Guanacaste region and Nicoya Peninsula. Chorotega pottery is made from local clay mixed with a very fine freshwater sand. The artisans shape the clay on hand-operated pottery wheels and hand-polish the art piece to give it a smooth texture and luster. Designs are etched by hand and the pieces are painted with natural pigments made from pulverized local colored rocks mixed with water, then fired in traditional wood-burning brick kilns. The result is a beautiful, earthen pottery unique to this region.

  • 0.84 kgs
  • 1.9 lbs
  • 4 cm H x 25 cm Diam.
  • 1.6" H x 9.75" Diam.

  • Ceramic, maguey cord
  • Signed by the artist
  • Intended as wall decor
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Costa Rica.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
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Kathryn

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07/16/2021

"Well made"

I love this design! Very good quality.

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Beach Journey, Earth-Toned Turtle Chorotega Pottery Decorative Wall Art

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Judd

From Santa Monica

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02/11/2022

"The perfect gift"

I gave this decorative bowl to friends who just got back from Costa Rica and it was very well received. So nice to be able to shop the world and find meaningful gifts for any number of situations.

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

David

From California

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01/27/2022

"Absolutely beautiful"

One of my favorite new pieces, very well made, looks exactly like the pic.

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kathy

From OREGON CITY

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01/15/2020

"Butterfly Ceramic wall art"

Very beautiful! I have a different one but made from the same artist. This one goes well hanging on the other side of that other one , in between is my hutch. I love butterflies. They remind me of summertime! Thank you to the artist!

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  • wall hanging

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Tmist

From Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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12/06/2019

"Beautiful!!"

This ceramic piece is so beautiful. Love the warm earthy colors and the beauty of this wall art. Love the story of how it is made. Would love to see more new items from this artist. Would buy from again. Highly recommend this artist.

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Nourished by Nectar, Orange Hummingbird Chorotega Pottery Decorative Wall Art

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kathy

From OREGON CITY

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10/10/2018

"toucan wall art"

I love this ceramic piece of art. I have on my wall, and it is beautiful. Well worth the price. I love toucan birds, someday would love to see real ones in Brazil, but this will do in the mean time.

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