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Product ID: 397676
This regal owl cloaked in gold is the creation of India's Chander Kant. The artisan hand carves the sculpture from kadam wood, then paints the bird in red and green. The body of the owl is painted in 22k gold leaf and features a pretty floral motif in blue, green, and red.
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Love this necklace. I purchased this as a Christmas present for my wife. Very much looking forward to giving it to her.
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Like the wood carving. Light weight. Attractive
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Love owls! So glad to get this. Well made!
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You can find our gold-accented wood statuette 'Golden Owl' by Chander Kant in sculpture categories such as Hand Painted Sculpture, Animal Themed Sculpture, Gold Sculpture, Gold Accent Sculpture and Wood Sculpture. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Preserving Traditions
Chander's family members have been carvers for generations. He grew up watching his father, uncle and other relatives carve but it is his grandfather who taught him. His family has a small workshop that produces wood jewelry and other carvings using chisels and traditional hand tools. Chander regularly conducts workshops and other educational training sessions for thousands of artisans from all over India. He is dedicated to preserving wood carving and other traditional Indian arts. He is a prominently recognized artisan and has received numerous awards.
Caring for Children
Chander provides for his two children and is determined to give them every opportunity to succeed in life.
Microcredit Financing
Chander Kant has received a $1200 microcredit loan with 0% interest.
Enabling Education
Chander provides for the education of his two children.
"Carving has been a family tradition passed on from one generation to another. Dad taught me at the family workshop, but formally speaking, my grandfather was my teacher."
"I learned my craft from my father. As a child I used to watch my dad and uncle craft beautiful sculptures. Everyone used to work at home... read more