Hand-Carved Multicolor Wood Figurine from Guatemala - Radiant Rooster Statement In shining orange and blue

In shining orange and blue

The artisan threads the beads one by one to create the wristband bracelet

featuring hand-painted designs and colorful floral motifs in the traditional style of Talavera handicrafts

perhaps as far back as the 2nd or 3rd century

Hand-Carved Multicolor Wood Figurine from Guatemala - Radiant Rooster Statement In shining orange and blueGuatemalan artisan Manuel Delfino hand carves this colorful rooster figurine from pinewood, hand painting a tropical floral motif. Carrying on the family tradition of woodcarving in the footsteps of his father, Manuel runs his own small workshop creating employment in his community, building handicrafts and the local cultural identity simultaneously. Pinewood 0. 42 oz 3. 5 inches H x 2. 8 inches W x 0. 9 inches D