icon cart icon close
Your cart is currently empty
Every order spreads beauty and joy.
100% Happiness Guaranteed.

The world's best handmade treasures

Backed by our 100% Happiness Guarantee

You may also like

Free Gift Packaging

NOVICA Certified story card included

Optional Gift Message Card

Scroll Left Scroll Right

Gray Donkey Family Set of 3 Hand-painted Gray Donkey Shaped Ceramic Figurines

By Jose Arriola (218)

Quantity

Add to wishlist

In your cart Add to wishlist

Add to wishlist
Jose Arriola
Jose Arriola

Central America Ceramic ornaments & figurines

Full Collection

Cause Badges for Jose Arriola

Preserving Traditions Preserving Traditions
Microcredit Financing Microcredit Financing
+ 4 more badges

About this Item

Animal lovers will fall in love with this charming set of three gray donkey-shaped ceramic figurines by Guatemalan artisan Jose Arriola. He designs and hand-paints the figurines following ancestral Mayan techniques of working ceramics on charcoal and wood-fueled grills at high temperatures.

Dimensions

  • 6 grams
  • 0.21 oz
  • Largest Piece: 3.5 cm H x 1.8 cm W x 2 cm D
  • Largest Piece: 1.4" H x 0.7" W x 0.8" D
  • Smallest Piece: 2.5 cm H x 1.4 cm W x 1.6 cm D
  • Smallest Piece: 1" H x 0.6" W x 0.6" D

Key Features

  • Ceramic
  • Not a toy and not intended for use in or near cribs, beds, playpens, or carriages
  • Features a rustic, rugged finish
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Warning: Choking Hazard. Small parts -- not for children under 3 years.
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 421988
FULL DETAILS

Gift Info

FULL DETAILS

Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

Preserving Traditions

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

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

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

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

Job Creator

Jose provides employment to several people within his community.

Overcoming Cancer

Overcoming Cancer

Customer & Stylist Suggestions

Meet the Artist

Jose Arriola Ceramic ornaments and figurines

(218)

"Don't ask me how, but we never lacked food on our table – we could be lacking in many things during the Civil War, but we never lacked food."

"My full name is Jose Antonio Arriola Rodenas and I come from a happy family that has lived in Antigua for more than 100 years! My grandparents... read more

icon up