Yellow black and red poison dart frog tagua carving, hand carved in Panama

Yellow Black and Red Poison Dart Frog Tagua Carving

$22.49
$22.49 $29.99
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Yellow black and red poison dart frog tagua carving, hand carved in Panama
  • Yellow black and red poison dart frog tagua carving, hand carved in Panama
  • Panama tagua carving, a black and yellow frog with a red head on a green leaf, hand painted with fine inks
  • Hand carved poison dart frog in tagua, the vegetable ivory palm seed, on a green leaf atop a cream nut, dark shell on one side
  • Yellow black and red poison dart frog tagua carving, hand carved in Panama
  • Panama tagua carving, a black and yellow frog with a red head on a green leaf, hand painted with fine inks
  • Yellow black and red poison dart frog tagua carving, hand carved in Panama
  • Panama tagua carving, a black and yellow frog with a red head on a green leaf, hand painted with fine inks
  • Hand carved poison dart frog in tagua, the vegetable ivory palm seed, on a green leaf atop a cream nut, dark shell on one side
  • Yellow black and red poison dart frog tagua carving, hand carved in Panama
  • Panama tagua carving, a black and yellow frog with a red head on a green leaf, hand painted with fine inks
Yellow Black and Red Poison Dart Frog Tagua Carving

Yellow Black and Red Poison Dart Frog Tagua Carving

$22.49
$22.49 $29.99

Treat yourself to a small piece of Panama with this yellow black and red poison dart frog, carved by hand from the seed known as vegetable ivory. Its black and yellow body leads up to a red head speckled with tiny yellow dots. It makes a thoughtful gift for frog lovers, rainforest fans, or anyone who enjoys handmade art. Give it a spot on a shelf, a windowsill or in a curio cabinet where it can be enjoyed up close.

Tagua is the seed of a palm that grows in the rainforests of Central and South America. Once dried, the inside turns hard, smooth and creamy white, much like ivory, which is why it is called vegetable ivory. The seeds are gathered after they fall to the forest floor, so no tree or animal is harmed. Indigenous carvers in Panama's rainforest, most of them Wounaan and Emberá, shape each one with hand tools, then sand it, polish it and paint it by hand with fine inks, so no two carvings are ever alike. We supply our carvers with artist grade inks that are certified non-toxic.

Founded in 1991, TraderBrock celebrates the handcraft of Latin America's indigenous peoples. We work with Guna, Wounaan and Emberá artisans we know by name, and all profits go back into their communities for education, tools and the teaching of ancestral techniques.

Material: Tagua nut (vegetable ivory)
Made in: Panama
Size: Palm sized; most tagua carvings measure about 1.5 to 2 inches
Care: Keep dry and dust with a soft cloth
SKU: TC668T

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