Natural Fiber Angel Ornaments from Costa Rica (Pair), "Holy Announcement"

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

This artist is working with some sort of disability ranging from mental or physical and includes conditions such as being handicapped physically, or perhaps having a condition such as autism. This is also awarded to artists that employ other artists with disabilities.

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This artist supports children under the age of 18.