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Recycled Metal Sculpture Rustic Mexico Eco Art, "Rustic Chef"

Product ID: 171962

Wearing a tall hat and long apron, a rustic chef presides over four bubbling pots. This charming kitchen expert is crafted from an assortment of... more

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Wearing a tall hat and long apron, a rustic chef presides over four bubbling pots. This charming kitchen expert is crafted from an assortment of recycled metal pieces. Armando Ramírez creates the cook himself from a discarded sparkplug, his apron from mosquito netting and his pans from half spheres. The stove is made from metal sheets and pulleys.

  • 0.52 kgs
  • 1.1 lbs
  • 19.5 cm H x 10.5 cm W x 10.5 cm D
  • 7.75" H x 4.1" W x 4.1" D

  • Recycled iron
  • Each work is unique. Recycled parts will vary from piece to piece based on availability.
  • Features a rustic, rugged finish
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexicoicon info
  • Product ID: 171962
Armando Ramirez
Armando Ramirez

Mexico

Recycled metal sculptures

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Nancy

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Sep 21, 2016

“Rustic chef”

Great detail

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SARITA

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Nov 25, 2019

“Excellent Family gift”

I feel the artist is very talented. This is the second purchase I have made. My first recipient was impressed with the detail and materials used. I will continue to order items from this artist. Excellent work ? I love his work ?Sarita

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Rebekah

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Jan 10, 2017

“Just what the Doctor Ordered”

My son remembered who he really was meant to be. Something he forgot once he married and had a son.

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MARIA

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Jan 24, 2025

“Great Work”

This was a gift for someone, and they loved it.

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Allen

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Dec 23, 2024

“great detail”

well worth the money

Purchased Item Tailor, Recycled Auto Part Statuette of A Tailor Handmade in Mexico

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Julia

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Dec 15, 2024

“Great gift for a sailor!”

The sailor liked it very much and said it would remind him to go out sailing more often!

Purchased Item Metallic Voyage, Eco-Friedly Nautical Upcycled Metal Sculpture from Mexico

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Award Winning

Armando has received 1st place from the regional contest of the Jaliscience Institute of Crafts for his sculptures.

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Confronting Adversity

Confronting Adversity

This artist is currently confronting a major life challenge.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Armando Ramirez has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $3500 and the most recent for $4000. Proceeds were used to buy materials and also a machine for soldering his metal art.

Profound Impact

Profound Impact

Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

Moving On Up

Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Armando's income helps pay for the education of his two daughters.

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This Product is awarded the Earth Friendly badge because it uses recycled or sustainable materials or techniques.

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Armando Ramirez Recycled metal sculptures

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"As a child I enjoyed inventing toys, and soon yearned to create a unique style of art. Environmentally enamored, I now transform recycled goods."

Update (July, 2019)I've been working with you now since 2002 and I consider you as part of my own family. I had the privilege of having one of your... read more

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