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Penguin Ishpingo Wood Sculpture Carving from Peru, "Mother Penguin"

Product ID: 186830

Leaning downward, a mother penguin listens to the peeping chick that perches on her feet, protected from Antarctic ice. John Barrow conveys the bond... more

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Leaning downward, a mother penguin listens to the peeping chick that perches on her feet, protected from Antarctic ice. John Barrow conveys the bond of maternal love with this beautiful ishpingo wood sculpture.

  • 0.37 kgs
  • 0.8 lbs
  • 21.5 cm H x 11.5 cm W x 3.3 cm D
  • 8.5" H x 4.5" W x 1.3" D

  • Ishpingo wood
  • All natural dyes
  • Made in Peru
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
  • Product ID: 186830
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Cynthia

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May 24, 2021

“So Cute”

I love penguins and John Barrow work and this one does not disappoint. Very well made and so cute. I love it.

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ANETTA

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Apr 21, 2021

“Beautiful”

Beautifully made!

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Jacquie

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Nov 21, 2020

“Good”

workmanship is wonderful.sculpture is beautiful

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Christine

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Nov 04, 2025

“Beautiful!”

I purchased the Gifting Tree from this artist last year for my daughters-in-law. Both loved it - in fact, one leaves it out all year, not just for Christmas. This year I bought the Bee Eaters for me. The colors are vibrant and the workmanship excellent. It arrived well-packed for a safe delivery. I am so happy to have one of Mr. Barrows pieces in my home.

Purchased Item Bee Eaters, Wood Bird Sculpture

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Michael

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Jun 25, 2025

“This piece is unique”

This piece is great and it s one piece of three that I purchased. Beautiful collection.

Purchased Item Rainbow Macaws, Multi Color Birds on Tree Sculpture in Mahogany and Cedar

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EDGUBI

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May 16, 2025

“I always love John Barrows birds!”

I have several pieces from John Barrow, including every piece Ive seen by him featuring brightly colored birds. Im always watching for when he puts out a new colorful pieces featuring birds, and this was the first Ive seen in a while. I love birds, and the mosaic sculptures he makes are a really great fit when they are colorful. They also have a really nice aromatic smell to them which I think is the wood he uses—Ive noticed that smell in Sugos work (also a woodcarver from the Andes) as well.

Purchased Item Colorful Pheasant, Colorful Wood Sculpture of a Pheasant from Peru

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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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