Lithe graceful dancers perform the Marinera dance in this vivid sculpture by John Barrow. Originating from northern Peru, the Marinera recreates the sea of emotions surrounding flirtation, attraction and falling in love. It can be danced individually or in couples, and performers hold handkerchiefs in sign of peace.

Product Features:

• Dimensions: 9" H x 6.5" W x 1.3" D
• Weight: 1.1 lbs
• Colors: Blue, Multi
• Materials: Ishpingo, Cedar and Mahogany wood
• Decorative sculpture
• Exotic statue depicts a dancing couple
• Barrow works with hand-carved segments of cedar, mahogany and ishpingo woods, which he dyes with natural pigments
• It's part of my 'Folklore' series inspired by this beautiful country and its regional traditions, says Barrow with admiration
• All natural dyes
• Care instruction: Clean with a dry flannel gently
• Made in Peru

Story Behind the Art:

I am a perfectionist, so I prefer to look for the perfect wood type and take great care with each detail. I want to make something that is different than what you might usually see.. John Barrow was born in London on September 22, 1934. After studying Engineering he traveled to Peru, in 1969, to work at a paper mill. His original contract was for eight weeks, but John ended up staying in Peru permanently. John has always enjoyed woodwork; he learned the craft from his father, who was a carpenter. Carving became one of John's favorite pastimes, a spare-time hobby.Living in Peru allowed me to get to know a variety of beautiful wood types. When I found time I would carve various furniture pieces, John explains. When I retired, I was finally able to dedicate myself completely to my passion, carving!I love to make all sorts of things. I am a perfectionist, so I prefer to look for the perfect wood type and take great care with each detail. I want to make something that is different than what you might usually see, so I have designed my own machines and tools to help me work wood in a different way. Once a famous pianist saw some chairs I had made, and fell in love with their design. After buying a piano, he bought my chairs and asked me to paint them black, to match his piano. Honestly, painting those chairs was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do for a customer, because I love the natural look of wood.

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