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Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Horse Sculpture from Peru 'Mini Horse' Item ID: 2671690211
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- 1.29 lb
- 4.7 inches H x 2.8 inches W x 3.5 inches D
- 0.20 lbs
- 4.7 inches H x 2.8 inches W x 3.5 inches D
- Cedar wood
- Hand-crafted item -- color
- size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Wood grain and color can vary slightly
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"Transforming a piece of wood into a personage that comes to life little by little is a unique experience. It is very gratifying.
"I'm Johnny Chamba and I was born in Piura on April 20, 1974. I lived with my grandmother in the village of Paraiso until I was 17, and I thank God she is still alive. Then I enlisted in the army for a few years to serve my country.
"My childhood with Grandmother was wonderful but also challenging. Because our village was so far off the beaten track, I had no opportunities for development.
"Life has given me a treasure chest of surprises — much happiness, some sorrow and the heartbreak of not having my real mother with me. But despite all the adversities we find along the way, I made it to Lima and started helping out in a carpentry workshop. I began by sanding artisan carvings, then I discovered I could create them, too. My interest in woodcraft grew until I was able to develop a figure from a thick branch.
"Today, I have a small workshop in my home, equipped with basic tools such as chisels, knives, nails and sandpaper. I work together with my brother. We prefer cedar, although it's a very hard wood and difficult to carve. Our inspiration comes from our lives, everything that surrounds us, and what is native to our village.
"We'd like you to become acquainted with our art, our work, our dedication to each sculpture we make and every piece of wood we carve. We thank God for the opportunity we have to make this possible. Our works are crafted with all the affection possible so that we can share a little bit of ourselves with you."
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Patricia
When I opened the beautifully and carefully wrapped gift box package (which was impressive in itself)--and removed "Wild Pride" from the box, I actually said "Spectacular" out loud. I was so impressed by the beauty and the craftsmanship of this piece. It exceeded my expectations. It's a work of art. I am totally delighted by this. Bravo to the artist! After I ordered this piece, but before I... read more
Reviewed itemMarch 8, 2019
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Patricia
When I opened the beautifully and carefully wrapped gift box package (which was impressive in itself)--and removed "Wild Pride" from the box, I actually said "Spectacular" out loud. I was so impressed by the beauty and the craftsmanship of this piece. It exceeded my expectations. It's a work of art. I am totally delighted by this. Bravo to the artist! After I ordered this piece, but before I received it, I had also ordered "Gratitude" and when it arrives I will be over the moon if that piece matches the grandeur of this one. Wonderful!
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"Transforming a piece of wood into a personage that comes to life little by little is a unique experience. It is very gratifying.
"I'm Johnny Chamba and I was born in Piura on April 20, 1974. I lived with my grandmother in the village of Paraiso until I was 17, and I thank God she is still alive. Then I enlisted in the army for a few years to serve my country.
"My childhood with Grandmother was wonderful but also challenging. Because our village was so far off the beaten track, I had no opportunities for development.
"Life has given me a treasure chest of surprises — much happiness, some sorrow and the heartbreak of not having my real mother with me. But despite all the adversities we find along the way, I made it to Lima and started helping out in a carpentry workshop. I began by sanding artisan carvings, then I discovered I could create them, too. My interest in woodcraft grew until I was able to develop a figure from a thick branch.
"Today, I have a small workshop in my home, equipped with basic tools such as chisels, knives, nails and sandpaper. I work together with my brother. We prefer cedar, although it's a very hard wood and difficult to carve. Our inspiration comes from our lives, everything that surrounds us, and what is native to our village.
"We'd like you to become acquainted with our art, our work, our dedication to each sculpture we make and every piece of wood we carve. We thank God for the opportunity we have to make this possible. Our works are crafted with all the affection possible so that we can share a little bit of ourselves with you."
"I'm Johnny Chamba and I was born in Piura on April 20, 1974. I lived with my grandmother in the village of Paraiso until I was 17, and I thank God she is still alive. Then I enlisted in the army for a few years to serve my country.
"My childhood with Grandmother was wonderful but also challenging. Because our village was so far off the beaten track, I had no opportunities for development.
"Life has given me a treasure chest of surprises — much happiness, some sorrow and the heartbreak of not having my real mother with me. But despite all the adversities we find along the way, I made it to Lima and started helping out in a carpentry workshop. I began by sanding artisan carvings, then I discovered I could create them, too. My interest in woodcraft grew until I was able to develop a figure from a thick branch.
"Today, I have a small workshop in my home, equipped with basic tools such as chisels, knives, nails and sandpaper. I work together with my brother. We prefer cedar, although it's a very hard wood and difficult to carve. Our inspiration comes from our lives, everything that surrounds us, and what is native to our village.
"We'd like you to become acquainted with our art, our work, our dedication to each sculpture we make and every piece of wood we carve. We thank God for the opportunity we have to make this possible. Our works are crafted with all the affection possible so that we can share a little bit of ourselves with you."
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