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Ceramic ornaments (Set of 4), 'Golden Owl'

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Ceramic ornaments (Set of 4), 'Golden Owl'

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Crafted and painted by hand, owls with golden feathers come to life in ceramic. Luis Augusto Alonzo shares his passion for bird life while conveying a message of conservation. The set of four ornaments arrives in a cotton storage bag.

Made in Guatemala

  • Ceramic, cotton bag
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
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  • 0.12 kgs
  • 0.3 lbs
  • Each: 6.4 cm H x 3 cm W x 2.75 cm D
  • Each: 2.5" H x 1.2" W x 1.1" D
  • Bag: 17.78 cm L x 15.24 cm W
  • Bag: 7" L x 6" W
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Luis Augusto Alonzo

Meet the Artist

Artfully crafted by Luis Augusto Alonzo from Central America.

 

Meet the Artist

Luis Augusto Alonzo

Luis Augusto Alonzo

"I've always liked birds. Ever since I was a little boy I'd watch them and admire them. Now, I enjoy depicting them in ceramic to sharing a message of protection and conservation."

"I was born in Guatemala in 1948 where I grew up with my parents, Alberto and Felisa. They were always hardworking... people, although they were not artisans. When I was 12 years old, I visited a ceramic workshop near my house. I was highly interested in this craft and began working there during my free time to help out my parents.

"I remember with great affection the entire learning process. I was very young and everything was so exciting that I learned easily. The first pieces I made were ceramic fruits. I painted them with lots of care and patience and, although they were not masterpieces, at that time I found them beautiful. The boss of the workshop, whose name was Marcelino, was always quite patient and he taught me everything he knew. I worked with him for a long time, until I felt prepared to venture out with my own workshop.

"By the time I applied for a scholarship in 1986, I already had my own workshop. I went to Oregon to study business administration. This opened up my mind as well as the perspective I had of my small endeavor. When I returned to Guatemala, I came home with new ideas and lots of creative energy. My workshop grew and I was able bring in others to assist me. But the economy took a downward slide, fewer tourists came to our town and, little by little, my income declined too. Today I work alone, and sometimes my family lends me a hand.

"My dream is to rescue this art that, over time, has been losing ground in my community. I'd like to produce ceramics in large amounts once more, and generate employment for other artisans and apprentices.

"I have been working as an artisan since 1960, and this makes me feel very happy and proud of my craft. I enjoy being creative when modeling and painting pieces. Crafting them is the best part of this job, although there are always challenges. It's amazing how a small ball of clay can take any shape you imagine. For me, the biggest challenge is creating a quetzal, due to the shape of the tail and body.

"I've always liked birds. Ever since I was a little boy I'd watch them and admire them. Now, I enjoy depicting them in ceramic to share a message of protection and conservation. In my free time, I also enjoy playing the guitar and singing. My family enjoys it as well!

"Thank you very much to everyone who is making this project possible, as you are giving us anonymous artisans lots of opportunities."

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WOMEN S M L XL XXL
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
BUST 35 - 36 37 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48
WAIST 27 - 28 29 - 30 31 - 33 34 - 36 38 - 40
HIPS 37 - 38 39 - 40 42 - 43 45 - 46 49 - 50
MEN S M L XL XXL
CHEST 36 - 38 39 - 41 42 - 44 46 - 48 50 - 52
WAIST 30 - 32 32 - 34 35 - 37 38 - 41 43 - 45
NECK 14 - 14.5 15 - 15.5 16 - 16.5 17 - 17.5 18 - 18.5
SLEEVE 32.5 33.5 34.5 35.5 36.5
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WOMEN S M L XL  
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
inches 26 - 30 28 - 32 31 - 35 34 - 38 38 - 42
cm 76 - 86 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

MEN S M L XL XXL
inches 30 - 34 32 - 36 35 - 39 39 - 43 43 - 47
cm 81.5 - 91.5 86.5 - 96.5 91.5 - 101.5 96.5 - 106.5 109 - 119

+/- tolerance: 0.5 inches or 1.25 cm

Sash tie length

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Belt with buckle

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Belt without buckle

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