Hummingbird Gourd Ornament — 4"

Why does a hand-carved hummingbird gourd ornament make a meaningful gift? This ornament is hand-carved, etched, and hand-painted from a single gourd by an artisan in Cochas, Huancayo — a Peruvian region known for this traditional gourd art. A hummingbird is depicted across the two sides of the gourd: its face on one side, its trailing tail feathers on the other, painted in vivid color against a dark purple background. The Tradition Behind This Ornament This ornament is hand-carved and etched from a natural gourd by an artisan in Cochas, Huancayo, a Peruvian region long known for this style of gourd art. After carving and etching the linework by hand, the artisan hand-paints each section in vivid color against a dark purple background — a more detailed, multi-step technique than our plain flame-etched gourd ornaments. The design wraps a single hummingbird around the whole gourd: one side shows its face, the other shows its tail feathers fanned in color, so the two sides read as one continuous bird rather than two separate images. Because each gourd is carved, etched, and painted entirely by hand, small variations in line work and color placement are normal and part of what makes every piece genuinely one-of-a-kind. Materials & Specifications Material: Natural gourd, hand-carved, hand-etched, and hand-painted Design: Hummingbird motif — face on one side, tail feathers on the other — in color against a dark purple background Construction: Hand-carved, etched, and painted by an artisan in Cochas, Huancayo, Peru Size: Approximately 4" tall Hanging: Hangs from a silver metal loop Origin: Handmade in Cochas, Huancayo, Peru Age rating: Recommended for ages 3 and above Ownership & Care Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid water, cleaning sprays, and direct sunlight, which can affect the hand-painted color over time. Handle by the body of the gourd rather than the loop when hanging or removing from display. Ships from the United States, with free shipping to the continental US. Browse all handmade ornaments from Peru Browse all Peruvian gifts Frequently Asked Questions Is this ornament carved, painted, or both? Both — it's hand-carved and etched, then hand-painted, by an artisan in Cochas, Huancayo, Peru. What does the design show? A single hummingbird wraps around the gourd: its face appears on one side and its tail feathers on the other, painted in color against a dark purple background. What size is it, and how does it hang? Approximately 4 inches tall, with a silver metal loop for hanging. How is this different from your other gourd ornaments? Most of our gourd ornaments are carved and flame-etched only. This one is carved, etched, and then hand-painted in color, which is a more detailed, multi-step technique. Where does this ship from? Ships from the United States, with free shipping to the continental US.