Bee Eater Birds Hand Carved Ishpingo, Mahogany & Cedar Wood

Characterized by their brilliant multicolor plumage, the European bee eater comes to life as a sculpture. John Barrow designs the colorful bird sculpture, which is hand carved by skilled Peruvian artisans.He stains the woods with colorful natural dyes.

• This is a unique handcrafted piece. Wood grain and color can vary slightly. 
• Ishpingo, cedar & mahogany woods
• All natural dyes
• 8.25" H x 9" W x 2.1" D (21 x 23 x 5.3 cm)
• Shipped from Montreal

Meet the artisan ...

“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 contract was for eight weeks, but John ended up staying in Peru permanently... read more