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Mate Gourd Birdhouse (Peru)

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Item#: 951214

  • Add a unique touch to your yard with this gorgeous mate gourd bird house/feeder
  • Choose between a Bird or butterfly designs
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    Add a unique touch to your yard with this gorgeous mate gourd bird house/feeder.

    Choose between a Bird or butterfly designs.

    Handcarved by a small family of talented artisans in Huancayo, Peru, this gorgeous piece features traditional bird and foliage designs. A ring at the top of the piece makes hanging it a cinch. The mate gourd grows high in the Andes. The extreme climate causes it to develop a hard shell similar to wood but lighter in weight.

    The Story Behind the Product

    Juan and his family live in the rural area of Huancayo, Peru where the majority of the populous is poor. Juan works with his wife, 3 sons, and daughter and also involves his two daughters-in-law and his son-in-law. In peak times, they get help from other family members and neighbors in their village. This allows Worldstock to help support a family of 16 and during busy times more than 5 families in the village. Gourd art is passed on from generation to generation and Juan?s family can account for at least 6 generations of continuing tradition. The gourds were originally used as ornate water vessels for ceremonial offerings to the Incas. The family keeps their ancient Incan culture alive and Juan?s wife still dresses in full traditional attire with long fluffy skirts called ?polleras.? They hope you will enjoy the detail oriented craftsmanship they are so proud of.

    What is Worldstock

    The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.

 

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating: 4.6

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The birds love it!

Shelmaxx from Simpsonville,SC, Mar 19, 2009

I sent the bird house to my daughter. She said it will look great on her wrap around porch!

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Very Cute

Katee from westchester ny, Apr 10, 2008

I wanted a colorful small unique birdhouse for the porch, and this was perfect. So Unusual!

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Handcrafted and elegant

DavidASouthTexas from Corpus Christi, Texas, Jan 7, 2008

This lovely birdhouse is light as a feather but very sturdy. You can tell by the fine finish and careful details that it was made with lots of pride. A great keepsake.

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gourd

Raks8 Jan 6, 2008

I was disappointed in the construction of the bird feeder. The pieces were sloppily glued together, which made me feel like it was a bit overpriced.

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a little small but

dasandjes from Michigan, Dec 24, 2007

overall very nice. The workmanship on it is beautiful! The cikirung is very nice and the painting well done.

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