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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 Peru
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Cynthia
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05/24/2021
"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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04/21/2021
"Beautiful"
Beautifully made!
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Jacquie
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11/21/2020
"Good"
workmanship is wonderful.sculpture is beautiful
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Carol
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11/18/2020
"Beautiful Artwork"
We LOVE our new piece of art. The sculpture is just as advertised and the special wrapping and the postcard enclosed in the packaging was a lovely touch. We will definitely order from your site again.
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Nancy
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04/10/2024
"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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Pam
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12/28/2023
"Beautiful Tree"
This tree is so vibrant and fun to look at. Love it!
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Write a review“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
