These spoons are meticulously crafted by artisans of the Wichi indigenous tribe in the Chaco region of northern Argentina. The Fundación Siwok helps the community sustain themselves through fair-trade woodcarving, using local hardwoods like palo santo and guayacán to build functional art pieces.Key Features:
• Artisanal Craftsmanship: Masterfully hand-carved, showing beautiful natural wood grain transitions and a smooth, polished finish.
• Distinctive Design: The handle is expertly shaped into the elegant form of a bird/duck, incorporating contrasting wood tones for the beak.
• Original Labels: Retains its original paper sticker reading "SIWOK - Hecho a mano - Salta - Argentina" confirming its genuine provenance.
• Eco-Friendly Heritage: Siwok crafts are renowned for using sustainably sourced native hardwoods from the Argentine Chaco forest, supporting indigenous Wichí artisans.
Condition:
• Excellent condition. Appears unused with the original label intact. Please review all high-resolution photos to inspect the exact wood grain patterns and condition details.
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