These white and gold painted birds are so special!
I have a traditional nativity set from Mexico painted in white and gold, and as soon as I saw these birds, I knew I wanted to add them to my collection. They are lightweight and beautifully shaped, and say "peace" to me!
This little guy looks exactly like the photo online though I can see slight discrepancies in the painting, just as you would with a handmade item. I love him and he now lives with the other penguins in my collection.
"What we enjoy the most is how real and mythical animal shapes can emerge from a simple branch. They can be so colorful and original that they appear to have had a life on another planet."
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