The Chiquitano people believed that river mermaids were women who had been transformed by earthly temptation. These carved mermaids ring the base of the Jesuit Mission pulpits to remind us of their fate. The Chiquitania region of Bolivia is famous for its wood sculpture, a magical combination of Baroque ornamentation and indigenous creativity. This style was developed in the 1700s, and today's artisans continue the tradition with original techniques and natural ochre paints.

Price: $75.00
Size: 6 x 25 inches
Materials: Natural ochre paints on FSC certified cedar
Artists: Taller Bolivia
Code: SM401233