Balsa Wood Animal

These colorful balsa wood animals are hand-carved and painted by a family workshop in Ecuador. The balsa wood they receive in its original form is damp so that they can easily cut it into the desired shape. Once that is done, they dry the wood for up to one week in strong sunlight, sand it, use a machine to burn thin dark lines into the wood, and finally paint the wood with Colombian paint. A variety of colorful animals are available - pick your favorite! Our fair trade partner Minga Fair Trade Imports works directly with artisans in Peru, Ecuador, Brazil and Bangladesh. "Minga” is a Quechuan word meaning a group of people gathered to accomplish a task that benefits the community as a whole.

• Crafted from balsa wood
• Sold singly
• Due to their handmade nature, each animal's colors may vary from photos. See pictures of each animal for example of assortment available.
• Animals measure approximately 3"- 4"