NOVICA Decorative Jar from Guatemala 'Sylvan Elegance'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures. Our mantra is to Spread Happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer!About this item: A captivating checkered pattern introduces you to the sylvan world created by Hugo Pena of Guatemala. Showcasing his mastery in woodworking, the artisan combines mahogany and palo blanco woods in this bottle-shaped decorative vase made for a dapper and whimsical ambiance. The piece boasts two natural colors and grain patterns in a polished finish, exuding lustrous sensations.Wood grain and color can vary slightlyHand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlyFor decorative use onlyPolish with vegetable oilAbout our Artist: I was born in a small Guatemalan village on the Caribbean coast called Izabal, and when I was three years old the whole family moved to the city. My parents were a powerful influence during my hood and adolescence. Mother was a teacher and her vocation to continuous learning, teaching, and the gift she had to transmit her knowledge inspired me and marked my life. Dad also worked in academia and taught industrial art. He learned different crafting processes, so at a young age I became his assistant in a family venture that specialized as a serigraph workshop. My passion for wood work revealed itself when I took my first lessons in wood carving. I was 14 years old and I decided to complement my studies with some architecture courses in university. I also studied painting with the fine art artist León Campos and ended up working with him for 16 years making frames and easels for his art gallery. By the time I was 19 years old I set up my wood workshop in Quetzaltenango where I was able to have several apprentices and assistants. I returned to the city in 2003, and though I...

• Size: 13.25 inches
• Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Hugo Pena to craft this item.
• Product info: Mahogany and palo blanco wood