Sea Turtle in Relief Tagua Figurine Handmde Shipibo artisans share a common

Shipibo artisans share a common artistic inspiration that allows them to collaborate on large pieces

This wise Snowy Owl figurine has been hand carved in Ecuador from tagua nuts

Wear your heart on your shoulder with a handbag that's been artisan-crafted from colorful huipils in Guatemala

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Sea Turtle in Relief Tagua Figurine Handmde Shipibo artisans share a commonThis Sea Turtle tagua pet has been hand carved in Ecuador from tagua nuts, a renewable rain forest seed known as vegetable ivory for its likeness to real animal ivory, but with animal and habitat friendly properties. All colors are achieved using natural techniques, such as boiling, fermentation, burning and inlay, that enhance but don't completely cover the nut's organic beauty. Similar to animal ivory, this figurine will gently antique or darken