Pirana Fish 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 a pirana - the iconic fish of the Amazon region.  Contrary to popular mythology, people safely swim in the vicinity of some species (unless there is blood in the water) while other species will go after any vulnerable source of food. 

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: ORWF007 (pirana)