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Penguin Ishpingo Wood Sculpture Carving from Peru, "Mother Penguin"

Name: Penguin Ishpingo Wood Sculpture Carving from Peru, 'Mother Penguin'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 186830
Price: 97.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.94 (227 reviews)

Product ID: 186830

by John Barrow (227)

Leaning downward, a mother penguin listens to the peeping chick that perches on her feet, protected from Antarctic ice. John Barrow conveys the bond... more

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Leaning downward, a mother penguin listens to the peeping chick that perches on her feet, protected from Antarctic ice. John Barrow conveys the bond of maternal love with this beautiful ishpingo wood sculpture.

0.37 kgs
0.8 lbs

8.5" H x 4.5" W x 1.3" D
8.5" H x 4.5" W x 1.3" D

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Ishpingo wood
All natural dyes
Made in Peru
Certified and shipped by our office in Peru
Product ID: 186830

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Cynthia

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May 24, 2021

“So Cute”

I love penguins and John Barrow work and this one does not disappoint. Very well made and so cute. I love it.

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ANETTA

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Apr 21, 2021

“Beautiful”

Beautifully made!

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Jacquie

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Nov 21, 2020

“Good”

workmanship is wonderful.sculpture is beautiful

Love to look at Penguins

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Linda

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Apr 10, 2025

“Whimsical”

Very colorful and whimsical kitty with attitude !

Purchased Item Parisian Cat, Colorful Wood Cat Sculpture Crafted in Peru

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Carol

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Mar 26, 2025

“Love this!”

Beautiful piece to display on my shelf.

Purchased Item Cat Mischief, Hand Carved Folk Art Wood Cat Sculpture

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Wyndham

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Feb 21, 2025

“Winter Tree”

Great winter tree with a beautiful red bird sitting on a branch - I love it!

Purchased Item Tree in Winter, Wood sculpture

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“I am a perfectionist, so I prefer to look for the perfect wood type and take great care with each detail. I want to make something that is different than what you might usually see...."

John Barrow was born in London on September 22, 1934. After studying Engineering he traveled to Peru, in 1969, to work at a paper mill. His original... read more