SLOTH BALSA WOOD FAIR -TRADE ORNAMENT - CARVED BY PERUVIAN AMAZON ARTISAN

This unique fair-trade ornament represents the sloth. It will look great hanging on your Christmas tree, rear-view mirror or adding a playful touch to another part of your home. This ornament ar was carved by hand from balsa wood by a native Amazon artisan. The sale of these ornaments supports forest conservation and helps meet local needs in traditional communities in Peru. These sloths were made by Bora artisans from the village of Brillo Nuevo on the Ampiyacu River as well as artisans from the city of Iquitos. Each ornament comes with a tag listing the name and home of the artisan who made it and the plants used to make it.

MODEL: ORBM023

Also see: Sloth Calabash Ornament and Rattle and Sloth Woven Chambira Ornament