NOVICA Artisan Handcrafted Ceramic Ocarina Flute Dragonfly from Nicaragua Red Brown Musical Instruments Wind Animal Themed Cultural [2in H x 6.75in W x 6.25in D] ‘ Melodic Dragonfly’

NOVICA, The Impact Marketplace, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured – we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer. About this item: Guatemalan artisan Felix Carballo crafts this artistic ocarina out of ceramic with splashes of brick and azure colors. Inspired by fond childhood memories of watching dragonflies in his garden, this ocarina is skillfully shaped to resemble a dragonfly, a creative modern interpretation of a traditional ocarina. The ocarina is one of the oldest instruments and is played in a similar manner to the flute. Hand-crafted item — color, size and/or motif may vary slightly Instrument Rating: Beginner quality, intended for casual use About our Artist: “I am a Nicaraguan ceramist who loves art, colors, and all means of expression. I’m not that old – I was born in 1954 and I grew up in a loving family surrounded by nature, lots of sun and warm weather. I come from an indigenous community in San Juan de Oriente who has inherited this artistic tradition. Ceramics is part of our village – it is something we are born with. You don’t learn ceramic art, you live it. We’ve always been poor and experienced many hardships for lack of money. I never went to school, but I learned to read and write because I wanted to. I even developed an acceptable calligraphy, and that makes me very happy. It means I can communicate, tell the time, and all those things one takes for granted when you already know them. I’ve become very interested in crafting ocarinas. Today’s ceramists seem to have forgotten all about them but I love them. The sounds of the ocarina make me think of my childhood, the sounds of the forest, the birds, the wind and the water….

Features

• Size: 2 in. H x 6.75 in. W x 6.25 in. D
• Handmade by Novica artisans – a handcrafted creation using time-honored traditional methods
• NOVICA certified: Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Exceptional artisan quality by Felix Carballo – crafted with care to be treasured for years to come.
• Product info: Ceramic