Penguin with Baby Tagua Figurine from Ecuador
Penguin with Baby Tagua Carving Figurine - Eco-Friendly Rainforest Art from Ecuador
Celebrate the tender bond between parent and child with this heartwarming hand-carved penguin and baby figurine, expertly crafted from sustainable tagua nuts by skilled Ecuadorian artisans. This charming piece captures the nurturing relationship between penguin parent and chick, showcasing the remarkable detail and artistry achievable with nature's own "vegetable ivory."
Each figurine represents the perfect marriage of artistic beauty and environmental responsibility, carved from renewable rainforest seeds that require no harm to trees or wildlife. The natural coloring techniques using traditional methods like boiling and fermentation create authentic tones while preserving the organic beauty of the tagua nut. Over time, your figurine will develop a beautiful patina, adding character and depth to this already precious keepsake.
Product Details:
- Eco-Friendly Material: Hand-carved from tagua nuts, known as "vegetable ivory"
- Sustainable Source: Made from renewable rainforest seeds harvested without environmental damage
- Artisan Crafted: Created by skilled carvers working with Naya Nayon cooperative in Ecuador
- Dimensions: Approximately 2-1/2" high x 2-1/2" wide x 2" deep
- Natural Coloring: Colors achieved through traditional techniques like boiling and fermentation
- Living Beauty: Will naturally antique and darken over time, like genuine ivory
- Fair Trade: Ethically imported supporting artisan families and communities
- Conservation Impact: Purchase helps preserve thousands of acres of rainforest habitat
- Home-Based Work: Supports 23 local artisans working from their homes
- Complete Support: Artisans receive training, tools, and fair work distribution
About Naya Nayon: This innovative Ecuador-based NGO fights poverty and deforestation by creating sustainable employment that depends on forest conservation. Your purchase directly supports responsible environmental stewardship while providing dignified work for artisan families committed to preserving their natural heritage.