Guatemala Handcrafted Ceramic Acorn Woodpecker Figurine - Acorn Woodpecker Barro Negro The Chilascó Women Artisan Association

The Chilascó Women Artisan Association (Mujeres Artesanas de Chilascó) works with Montezuma pine leaves to create this charming basket

this cute spoon rest is painted by the artisan in a combination of blue

sketches and more in the journal’s 100 unlined pages

the artisan crafts this cup and saucer set in a glossy finish

the mug is the perfect vessel for that first cup of coffee or tea

Guatemala Handcrafted Ceramic Acorn Woodpecker Figurine - Acorn Woodpecker Barro Negro The Chilascó Women Artisan AssociationWith his white belly, black and yellow face, and red cap, the acorn woodpecker collects oak nuts to store in tree trunks as a food supply. Mauricio Morales depicts the industrious creature in a ceramic sculpture and carefully paints it by hand before protecting the colors with a coat of wax. The realistic figurine stands on wire legs and the feet can be wrapped around a perch or branch. Ceramic, aluminum wire 0. 13 lbs 5 inches L x 1. 8 inches W x 3