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Product ID: 369239
With a proud profile, a penguin is carefully carved from black and white onyx. Peruvian artisan Cesar Gonzales creates this gemstone sculpture, which stands with metal feet atop a base of blue angelite. This penguin is completed by a rose quartz beak and glass eyes.
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Cute little guy. Great gift for a girls birthday or boys
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I now have two birds by Cesar, both are wonderfully carved and detailed. So much hard work put into these beauties. I am so glad I chose them. Great additions to my bird collection.
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This bird is absolutely gorgeous !! The combination of stones is stunning. I love it.
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You can find our onyx gemstone sculpture 'The Penguin' by Cesar Gonzales in sculpture categories such as Animal Themed Sculpture, Gemstone Sculpture and Stone Sculpture. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Profound Impact
Novica sales account for most of Cesar's income. It enables him to provide for his family, educate his children, take care of his health and provide full-time employment for other artisans. He is very grateful that his workshop has grown with Novica and for the security it has brought to his life.
Preserving Traditions
"I learned to carve stone from a friend. In turn, I have taught my son and many of my workers the art of stone carving. When one of my artisans leaves to start a workshop of their own, I feel great pride. It means that the stone art of Peru will live on. Stone carving records the history of Peru and the Andes. Even though we now use machinery to bring our hand drawings to life... the stories the stones tell and the motifs we incorporate have been with us since pre-Inca times."
Working with Disabilities
This artist is working with some sort of disability ranging from mental or physical and includes conditions such as being handicapped physically, or perhaps having a condition such as autism. This is also awarded to artists that employ other artists with disabilities.
Moving On Up
Cesar's workshop is well-respected in his community. He is able to give full-time employment to his workers. He credits the steady income and recognition that Novica sales give him with the stability and determination that enable him to continue to grow his workshop.
Microcredit Financing
Cesar Gonzales has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $2050. Proceeds were used to buy stones and other raw materials he needs to increase production.
Job Creator
Cesar is constantly teaching and employing younger workers who are eager to learn from a master craftsman. Today he gives work to people who are the sole support of their families.
Covering Basic Needs
This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.
"I work in stone because of the beautiful things that can be made with each kind. I like stone's naturalness and purity of color."
Update (June, 2019)"I was born in a small district called Pacapausa, which is located in the department of Ayacucho. I consider myself a very... read more