Peru
Marley Rastafari Hand Carved Ishpingo Wood
John Barrow celebrates music legends through his unique wood art, creating this sculpture in honor of Bob Marley. Dressed in green, this legendary reggae icon is portrayed with his trademark guitar and dreadlocks. Barrow works with ishpingo wood to create a sculpture of nostalgic artistry. He stains the woods with colorful natural dyes.
- This is a unique handcrafted piece. Wood grain and color can vary slightly.
- Ishpingo wood
- All natural dyes
- 8.25" H x 5.25" W x 1.4" D (21 x 13,5 x 3,5 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
