Dried Gourd with Burned Image of an Elephant from Peru - Earth Tone Elephant galgift Finely knitted with precise stitches

Finely knitted with precise stitches

The September birthstone

Pearls in perfect hemispheres nestle in silver circlets

amethyst base

a skillful hand emphasizing the feathers and watchful eyes

Dried Gourd with Burned Image of an Elephant from Peru - Earth Tone Elephant galgift Finely knitted with precise stitchesThe creation of decorative and utilitarian objects from dried mate gourds have a history that stretches to long before the Spanish arrived in South America. Peruvian artisan Daniel Vargas uses wood burning techniques to create this image of an approaching elephant in shades of brown. He then seals it with candle wax and adds a wood handle to open the hollow gourd box. The natural shape of the gourd dictates size and shape, so each one will be a unique