Gourd & Ceramic Turtle Ornament gifts With the near extinction of

With the near extinction of animal ivory

widows and some have been abandoned by their families

tagua carvings that haven't been through the final drying phase yellow more rapidly than completely dried pieces

Esperanza carves her gourds wearing the colorful and traditional Huanca skirts

located near La Antigua in San Juan del Obispo Guatemala

Gourd & Ceramic Turtle Ornament gifts With the near extinction ofTry to be like a turtle; at ease in your own shell. This unique hand carved gourd Turtle ornament makes a great gift for any time of the year and is a wonderful home accent. This ornament is three dimensional w ceramic accents that can be hung on your tree, in the window, or set on a mantel. They also are a beautiful way to help provide for artisans and their families. Gourds are a natural and uniquely shaped vegetable, similar to a pumpkin or a