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Novica Handmade Earth Tone Elephant Dried Mate Gourd Decorative Box

The creation of decorative and utilitarian objects from dried mate gourds has a history that stretches too long before the Spanish arrived in South America. more

Above Ground in Natural,'Handmade Decorative Mango Wood Vases (Pair)'

Elevate your space with Amporn's pair of elegant vases. Thai artisans hand carve each decorative vase from mango wood, coating the surface in matte lacquer. Please note these vases are not watertight, and are recommended for dried or faux flowers. more

Sun Birds,'Peruvian Handmade Dried Mate Gourd Bird Ornaments (set of 3)'

From Peru comes this set of three dried mate gourd ornaments handmade by Daniel Vargas. On each of the ornaments, three different finely decorated birds are perched among tree branches. The ornaments are made from dried mate , a type of gourd which... more

Owl Sentries,'Red Dried Mate Gourd Owl Ornaments from Peru (set of 4)'

Four small owl sentries watch and wait for the holidays to arrive in artisan Daniel Vargas's handmade dried gourd ornament set. The Andean practice of mate burilado which stands for "engraved gourd" is renowned; mate gourds found in the northern... more

Novica Handmade Elegant Cat Wood Statuette

The expressive eyes of this cat statuette, realistically sculpted by Nengah Sudarsana of Indonesia, will follow you wherever you go. Crafted in albesia wood and hand-painted, the statuette is kiln dried and features a protective polymer coating. more

Novica Handmade Springtime Wood Sculpture

The West African artist Emmanuel Opoku Asante carves this rustic sculpture from sese wood using local tools. The sculpture is then dried for two weeks, sandpapered to a smooth finish, and hand painted. more

Novica Handmade Fortunate Owls Dried Mate Gourd Decorative Boxes (Pair)

These best friends want to always be together in your home. Peruvian artisan Daniel Vargas creates two decorative boxes from dried mate gourds and etches the details with wood burning techniques. more

Colorful Hope,'Handmade Andean Gourd Ornaments with Butterflies (Set of 3)'

Butterflies are often present in many books as symbols of transformation, magic and hope. Their colorful appearance is also typical of traditional Andean artworks, like Teodolinda Seguil's latest creation. Working with dried gourds, she hand-carves... more

Puebla Nativity,'Signed Handmade Talavera Style Nativity (3 Pieces)'

Isabelle Collins in Mexico employs the same methods that have been employed in Puebla for hundreds of years to create this Talavera-style nativity scene. Two kinds of local clay must be cleaned, dried, kneaded and molded before being fired at high... more

Amazon Spirits,'Peruvian Holiday Ornaments Handmade from Calabash (Set of 6)'

Decorate for Christmas with these painted calabash gourds from the Amazon rainforest. From his home in the Peruvian port city of Iquitos on the Amazon River, Alex Mermao crafts these ornaments with dried calabash fruits, harvested from the depths of... more

Happy Farm,'Set of 3 Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments Handmade in Peru'

Bring the spirit of the farm right into your home with two cute cows and a charming pig handcrafted from dried calabash gourd by Peruvian artisan Blanca Canto, who paints by hand this set of three ornaments perfect for the holidays or decorating... more

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

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... more

Colorful Flight,'Handmade Gourd Ornaments with Birds and Flowers (Set of 3)'

Flowers and birds embellish Teodolinda Seguil's newest creation, all featuring traditional Andean motifs. Working with dried gourds, she hand-carves every little detail with dedication and then hand-paints the design with vibrant colors. This set of... more

Party in the Jungle,'Handmade Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments from Peru (Set of 6)'

Nothing is more appropriate for Christmas than this cheerful set of six decorative ornaments. Peruvian artisan Alex Mermao hand-carves the ornaments with calabash gourd and finishes them with colorful geometrical designs inspired by the culture and... more

Novica Handmade Summer Homes Dried Gourd Ornaments (Set Of 2)

Peruvian artisan Percy Rojas's crafts this set of two dried gourd ornaments designed as tiny bird houses. The artisan grows, harvests and dries the gourds himself using them in wonderful and creative ways. more