Iguana Reptile Calabash Christmas tree ornament and hand rattle
This unique Christmas tree ornament and rattle is made from calabash tree pods (gourds) by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon. This rattle features an image of an iguana - the iconic lizard of the neotropics that can be seen soaking in the sun on a log or perched on a limb.
This rattle 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 rattles one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.
Model: ORWR004
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