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Hand-Carved Mahogany Sculpture of a Man on a Reed Boat, "Caballito de Totora"

Name: Hand-Carved Mahogany Sculpture of a Man on a Reed Boat, 'Caballito de Totora'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 357414
Price: 134.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.79 (52 reviews)

Product ID: 357414

by Fernando Castro (52)

Used by fishermen in Peru for thousands of years, the caballito de totora is a standing watercraft traditionally made from reed bundles. Diligently... more

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Used by fishermen in Peru for thousands of years, the caballito de totora is a standing watercraft traditionally made from reed bundles. Diligently hand-carved from mahogany wood, an Andean man conducts his seaworthy vessel with a long stick. Peruvian artisan Fernando Castro creates this cultural sculpture.

The man and the boat are two separate pieces.

0.10 kgs
0.2 lbs

13 cm H x 6 cm W x 26 cm D
5" H x 2.4" W x 10.25" D

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US/Imperial

Mahogany wood
Wood grain and color can vary slightly
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Peru
Certified and shipped by our office in Peru
Product ID: 357414

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Fernando Castro

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Hand-carved wood sculptures with silver details

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Dawn

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Oct 01, 2024

“Absolutely beautiful!”

I keep this on my desk at work and receive so many compliments! It is a beautiful piece!

Holding cell phones, small cards, etc

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Angie

From Macon, Georgia, USA

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Mar 26, 2024

“Beautiful work.”

Sloth is adorable. I already have chosen another piece, my third from this skilled artist.

Decorative piece

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Joowon

From Los Angeles, CA

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Feb 23, 2024

“Nice Silver Jewelry”

Nice Silver Jewelry...

Purchased Item Marinera Dancer, Sterling Silver and Mahogany Wood Dancer Sculpture from Peru

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Fernando Castro Hand-carved wood sculptures with silver details

(52)

"My parents were masters of their art and are part of what motivates me to do the work I do."

"I'm Fernando Castro Perez. I was born in Lima, our great capital. I consider myself and a hardworking and organized man. I'm respectful with... read more