Peru
Rainbow Owl Hand Carved Ishpingo, Cedar & Mahogany Wood
Pensive, this owl of multicolored feathers highlights John Barrow's whimsical approach to his art. He uses natural dyes to color the pieces of seasoned ishpingo, cedar and mahogany woods, creating a statuette of admirable beauty.
- Fair Trade is so much more than a product assortment. It's about safe workplaces, fair wages and investments in the community
- This is a unique handcrafted piece. Wood grain and color can vary slightly.
- Ishpingo wood, cedar & mahogany
- All natural dyes
- 8.75" H x 6" W x 1.4" D (21,6 x 15 x 3,6 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
