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Terracotta AnimalsMini Ornaments (Set of 30), "Noah's Ark Friends"

Product ID: 399636

This whimsical collection of elephants, butterflies, turtles, birds, giraffes, tigers, monkeys, frogs, alpacas, and dogs will help you create the most... more

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This whimsical collection of elephants, butterflies, turtles, birds, giraffes, tigers, monkeys, frogs, alpacas, and dogs will help you create the most unique Christmas tree you've ever seen. Jose Arriola painstakingly handcrafts and hand-paints each tiny piece in terracotta and adds a loop for hanging. They arrive with a cotton bag for easy storage.

Jose Arriola learned the art of ceramics from his mother. His work is inspired by old Mayan traditions and the bright colors of his homeland.

  • 76 grams
  • 0.2 lbs
  • Largest Piece: 2.5 cm L x 2.4 cm W
  • Largest Piece: 1" L x 0.9" W
  • Smallest Piece: 1.5 cm L x 1 cm W
  • Smallest Piece: 0.6" L x 0.4" W
  • Bag: 18 cm L x 13 cm W
  • Bag: 7" L x 5" W
  • Terracotta, cotton bag
  • Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
  • Product ID: 399636
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.

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Jennifer

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Jul 27, 2021

Wonderful tiny creatures”

I could not be happier with these mini ornaments. The level of detail is great for such a small ornament. I purchased these to put in an advent calendar and they will be perfect. Thank you!

Veronique

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Mar 11, 2025

Marvelous!”

What a great idea to create these tiny animals molded and painted with such patience and creativity. I am an all animals lover. My next small Christmas tree will be a Noahs Ark Friends one. It will be admired and loved for sure and I hope it will inspire friends and family to purchase these tiny marvels from the very talented Jose Arriola. Congratulations for these wonderful creations!

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Alice

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Jun 29, 2021

Tiny ornaments”

So cute and well crafted

Kim

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Mar 06, 2025

Vibrant and colorful Hummingbirds”

My grandson loves Hummingbirds. These Birds look so beautiful on his DIY tree. Definitely worth the value.

Paulette

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Mar 04, 2025

Lord of the Sun”

These ornaments are just beautiful and a lovely addition to my collection. Thank you for your time and talent in making these ornaments.

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Sharon

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Mar 02, 2025

Cat lovers”

If you love cats they belong on your Christmas tree. These are beautiful and whimsical. They will be cherished.

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Preserving Traditions

Jose creates the most beautiful ceramic ornaments and figurines. His family has lived in Antigua for more than 100 years and he takes great pride in practicing the same ceramic techniques his ancestors used. He wishes to help this tradition continue and he teaches anyone in his community who has an interest in learning.

Microcredit Financing

Jose Arriola has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $450 and the most recent for $2550. Proceeds were used to purchase paints and materials for his ceramics to continue production.

Enabling Education

Jose's children are all grown but but he does provide financial support for the education of one person outside of his family and he occasionally supports other children's school expenses.

Confronting Adversity

Jose has been dealing with diabetes for over 17 years. His condition has caused many problems for him, but currently he is able to control it and enjoy his life.

Job Creator

Jose provides employment to several people within his community.

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