Dried Mate Gourd Hanging Owl Ornaments from Peru (set of 3) - Sweet Guardians FEB23BB A coat of lacquer protects

A coat of lacquer protects it and adds shine

Ana Cristina Llapa creates this classic pendant necklace

which features irresistibly soft tufted embroidery

The Sierra Family of Mexico designs this decorative accent

the toco toucan's showy good looks make it eye-catching in any setting

Dried Mate Gourd Hanging Owl Ornaments from Peru (set of 3) - Sweet Guardians FEB23BB A coat of lacquer protectsPeruvian artisan Daniel Vargas makes this set of three dried gourd owl ornaments by hand. Owls are part of many legends and superstitions in the Andes. Here, Daniel has chosen to represent them as watchful guardians. The crafting process includes the practice of pyrography and the use of a burin to make fine incisions; the artisan carefully gives shape to each owl's features which include feathers, wings and a delightfully detailed face. Dried mate