Currasow Bird Calabash Christmas tree ornament

These unique Christmas tree ornaments are made from calabash tree pods by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This ornament features the figure of a currasow - a pheasant like bird with a wattle under its beak that feeds on fruits and insects on the forest floor.

This ornament has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand. 

Please remember that the artisan carves These ornaments one at a time so the exact design and shape of the calabash pod will vary from the photo shown of this model.

Model: ORWB008