CAPYBARA BALSA WOOD FAIR -TRADE ORNAMENT - CARVED BY PERUVIAN AMAZON ARTISAN

This unique fair-trade ornament represents the capybara - the largest rodent in the world. This classic water loving mammal of the Amazon will look great hanging on your Christmas tree, rear-view mirror or adding a colorful touch to another part of your home. This ornament was carved by hand from balsa wood by a native Amazon artisan.

The sale of these ornaments supports forest conservation and helps meet local needs in traditional communities in Peru. Each ornament comes with a tag listing the name and home of the artisan who made it and the plants used to make it.

We have two versions of this craft.  The classic version is made entirely with balsa wood.  Another version has black ears made with a pliable material.

Model: ORBM039

Also see the capybara calabash ornament and rattle