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Set of 4 Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments Handmade in Peru, "Holiday Friends"

Product ID: 422799

Mate or calabash gourd is used in Peru for creating decorative and utilitarian objects since pre-Hispanic times. Artisan Blanca Canto handcrafts and... more

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Mate or calabash gourd is used in Peru for creating decorative and utilitarian objects since pre-Hispanic times. Artisan Blanca Canto handcrafts and hand-paints this cute set of four ornaments with dried calabash gourd in the shapes of penguins and snowmen representative of the holiday season.

  • 0.12 kgs
  • 0.3 lbs
  • Smallest Piece: 6 cm H x 6 cm W x 6 cm D
  • Smallest Piece: 2.4" H x 2.4" W x 2.4" D
  • Largest Piece: 6.5 cm H x 6 cm W x 6 cm D
  • Largest Piece: 2.6" H x 2.4" W x 2.4" D

  • Dried calabash gourd
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Peru
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
  • Product ID: 422799
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5

Suzanne

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Jan 11, 2025

“Truly a work of art!”

This dried gourd birdhouse did not disappoint. The colors are vibrant, and the artwork is beautifully done.

Purchased Item Flight of the Hummingbird, Hand-painted and Hummingbird-themed Dried Gourd Birdhouse

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Kerry

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Aug 27, 2024

“Beautiful Craftmanship”

I love my birdhouse, but I think the owl face is keeping birds away...may just be a decorative hanger now.

Purchased Item Lovely Owl, Hand-Painted Owl-Themed Dried Gourd Birdhouse from Peru

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Lady K's Treasures

From West Michigan, USA

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Jan 29, 2024

“Beautiful brdhouse !”

What a great addition to our yard. Cannot wait until spring to put it out. The colorful motif is wonderful. I love this house.

Colorful sturdy perfect size beautiful. Yard art, functional birdhouse, gift for any season
Purchased Item Flight of the Butterfly, Hand-painted Butterfly-theme Dried Gourd Birdhouse from Peru

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Blanca Canto Dried gourd home and garden accents

"Now I am proud to teach children and young people, both in the local school in Cochas, Huancayo, and in my own workshop, so that this art is not lost."

“Hello! My name is Blanca Canto and I was born in Huancayo. I am an artist of carved mate gourds, thanks to the inherited family tradition. If my... read more

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