Armadillo Mammal Calabash Christmas tree ornament

These unique Christmas tree ornaments are made from calabash tree pods by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This ornament features an image of the armadillo - one of 20 kinds of this mammal with a hard shell that ranges in size from 5 inches to 5 feet long.  It uses its sharp claws to dig for grubs and insects to eat and dig underground dens. 

This ornament has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. 

Please remember that the artisan carves These ornaments one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.

Model: ORWM018

Also see: Armadillo Balsa Wood Ornament