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Peruvian Hand Carved Owl Sculpture, "Wise Owl"

Product ID: 168667

Symbolizing wisdom and knowledge, an owl poses with handsome elegance. Designed by John Barrow, its feathers are detailed with spectacular mastery in... more

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Symbolizing wisdom and knowledge, an owl poses with handsome elegance. Designed by John Barrow, its feathers are detailed with spectacular mastery in a statuette that is carved by hand from ishpingo wood.

  • 0.28 kgs
  • 0.6 lbs
  • 7.5" H x 4.3" W x 1.2" D
  • 7.5" H x 4.3" W x 1.2" D

  • Ishpingo wood
  • Made in Peru
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
  • Product ID: 168667
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Kathleen

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Mar 08, 2017

“This will now be a cherished item in my collection”

I will add this piece to my collection of owls. I hope some of an owls wisdom rubs off.

Display in home to lift the spirit.

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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!

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David

From Worcester, England

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Mar 07, 2019

“Beautiful Statuette”

I have several of John Barrows sculptures and love them all; I admire the skill that goes into them. This owl conveys a sense of quiet wisdom and deep thinking.

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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.

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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.

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Forrest

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May 05, 2025

“Looks Great”

Mom loves it!

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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

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