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Cedar and Mahogany Sculpture Handmade Peru, "The Woman and the Condor"

Product ID: 161560

"This sculpture of a woman and condor is inspired by the close relationship between the people of the Andes and nature," begins John Barrow... more

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"This sculpture of a woman and condor is inspired by the close relationship between the people of the Andes and nature," begins John Barrow as he confides his inspiration. "They respect animals, especially the condor. In pre-Hispanic times, the condor was not only the bringer of news, good or bad, but it was also believed to be responsible for the sun coming up every morning. They believed condors were strong enough to lift the sun over the mountains." From Barrow's 'Folklore' series, the sculpture is crafted with hand-carved segments of cedar, mahogany and ishpingo woods. He stains the woods with colorful natural dyes.

  • 0.34 kgs
  • 0.7 lbs
  • 20.5 cm H x 18 cm W x 3.3 cm D
  • 8" H x 7" W x 1.3" D

  • Ishpingo, cedar and mahogany woods
  • All natural dyes
  • Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Peru
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
  • Product ID: 161560
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
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EDGUBI

From Texas

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Dec 06, 2023

“Exqusite and dynamic!”

I have a lot of folk art, including a number of other pieces from John Barrow, and I am mostly only interested in depictions of animals, plants, and geometric forms, not humans. However the colors of the womens dress, combined with the condor, make this one of only a handful of pieces I have in my collection depicting humans, and I am extremely happy with it! One thing I realized I especially love about this piece is the dynamism that comes from having the condor sticking out away from the pieces center of gravity.

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Marnie

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Aug 22, 2021

“This sculpture is a work of art.”

I am lucky to have found this artisan and I am the happy owner of 3 of his sculptures (so far). He is an artist and is able to turn small pieces of wood into the most beautiful works of art. This Woman and the Condor is just beautiful and unique and very detailed. I absolutely love his work and thank him for bringing such beauty into my home. I treasure my sculptures from him.

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Cindy

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Jan 01, 2021

“Wonderful colors!”

This design is eye-catching and unique. The colors are warm and show off the wood gain beautifully. A wonderful piece of work!

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Michael

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Jun 25, 2025

“This piece is unique”

This piece is great and it s one piece of three that I purchased. Beautiful collection.

Purchased Item Rainbow Macaws, Multi Color Birds on Tree Sculpture in Mahogany and Cedar

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EDGUBI

From Texas

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May 16, 2025

“I always love John Barrows birds!”

I have several pieces from John Barrow, including every piece Ive seen by him featuring brightly colored birds. Im always watching for when he puts out a new colorful pieces featuring birds, and this was the first Ive seen in a while. I love birds, and the mosaic sculptures he makes are a really great fit when they are colorful. They also have a really nice aromatic smell to them which I think is the wood he uses—Ive noticed that smell in Sugos work (also a woodcarver from the Andes) as well.

Purchased Item Colorful Pheasant, Colorful Wood Sculpture of a Pheasant from Peru

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Sue

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May 06, 2025

“I was looking for that something, and found it.”

I expected excellence from a self-labeled perfectionist, and I got it. Thank you!

Purchased Item Wise Owl, Peruvian Hand Carved Owl Sculpture

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