Add a whimsical touch to your homes decor with this pair of handmade Penguin gourds.This decorative pair of penguins is handmade and hand painted by Peruvian artisans from the Sierra region. They are made of mate gourds and engraved by two different sized chisels and gouges. The mate comes in different shapes and each penguin is carefully hand painted with different designs to make them one of a kind.Mate gourds are the oldest and most traditional examples of Peruvian crafts. The Mate (legenaria vulgaris) grows on a climbing plant that thrives in the dry warm regions of the valleys and lower eastern slopes of the Andes. The weather conditions of the Andes help to contribute to its hard shell that is similar to wood.The sale of these products contributes to the development of the villages and generates new jobs. The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.Imported.