Purple gallinule Bird 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 the purple gallinule.  This long-legged bird found in North America and the southern tropics wades in water near marshes and lakes feeding on fish and aquatic invertebrates.  It feeds mostly on fruit but also eats insects. It will look great hanging on your Christmas tree, rear-view mirror or adding a colorful touch to another part of your home.

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 and shape of the calabash pod will vary from the photo shown of this model.

Model: ORWB030