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Ceramic Bus Figurine in Primary Colors Handmade in Guatemala, "Bus to Honduras"

Product ID: 227622

by Jose Arriola (218)
Rolling down country roads, up and down verdant hills, this bus is as colorful as the handloomed clothing worn by village women. Jose Arriola works in... more

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Rolling down country roads, up and down verdant hills, this bus is as colorful as the handloomed clothing worn by village women. Jose Arriola works in ceramic to create the whimsical image, painting it by hand in red and white. "In Guatemala, vintage school buses are often transformed into local public transportation," he explains. "We call these 'chicken buses,' because they're usually packed as full as a poultry coop." Baskets of fruits and vegetables are tied to a rack on the top and carried from farms to markets in the larger towns.

  • 0.28 kgs
  • 0.6 lbs
  • 11.5 cm H x 14 cm W x 7 cm D
  • 4.5" H x 5.5" W x 2.8" D
  • Ceramic
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
  • Product ID: 227622

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Preserving Traditions
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Preserving Traditions

Jose creates the most beautiful ceramic ornaments and figurines. His family has lived in Antigua for more than 100 years and he takes great pride in practicing the same ceramic techniques his ancestors used. He wishes to help this tradition continue and he teaches anyone in his community who has an interest in learning.

Microcredit Financing

Jose Arriola has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $450 and the most recent for $2550. Proceeds were used to purchase paints and materials for his ceramics to continue production.

Enabling Education

Jose's children are all grown but but he does provide financial support for the education of one person outside of his family and he occasionally supports other children's school expenses.

Confronting Adversity

Jose has been dealing with diabetes for over 17 years. His condition has caused many problems for him, but currently he is able to control it and enjoy his life.

Job Creator

Jose provides employment to several people within his community.

Overcoming Cancer

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Jose Arriola Ceramic ornaments and figurines

(218)

"Don't ask me how, but we never lacked food on our table – we could be lacking in many things during the Civil War, but we never lacked food."

"My full name is Jose Antonio Arriola Rodenas and I come from a happy family that has lived in Antigua for more than 100 years! My grandparents... read more
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