Souvenir Showcase; Latin America
What have you discovered in your bags at the end of your trips? A huge Sombrero? Some pottery or textiles that caught your eye? Maybe a shrunken head form the Amazon? Take a pic of it, post it here,...
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Oh, ChiChi.... I want one!!! What a wonderful piece! How tall is the cat? And, does it break apart for easier transporting?Thank you for sharing such a neat object.-Sharon
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Thanks, Sharon. The cat is about 5" tall. As with most of these wooden figures, the tail comes off for easier transporting. We do have a lot more wonderful stuff, and as soon as I can photograph them,...
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Here is a woven purse i bought at a fair trade coop in la paz:
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and my dolls. the one on the left i bought at a shop in cuzco. the one on the right is from chiloe in chile.--edited to resize photo --see FAQ in Housekeeping for size recommendations. -- cute dolls mc
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Ooo, I love that doll on the left. Thanks for topping this thread, quimbymoy. You've reminded me that I was going to post some additional pieces.
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And,it reminds me I need to photograph the purchases I am making in northern Peru.Those dolls are fabulous! Thank you for sharing Quimbymoy...Sharon
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I only now just saw this post. Chichi that cat is so fabulous! Now you have me wanting one for my cat collection!
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WrongJungle, our treasures are just now coming back to light after being stored for almost a year during our remodel. I have a Oaxacan cat that is my prize piece. I'll try to get a photo of it up this...
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Oops, I just noticed this thread, too. A table runner from Puerto VallartaA tacky Christ the redeemer statue from Rio de JaneiroA stone carving from BelizeWood carvings from GuatemalaEdited to convert...
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Those are great Mike! That table runner is so colourful! Do you know what that wood carving is supposed to be about?
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There are actually 4 of them. I'm not sure, but they may be intended to represent Mayan gods.
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These are SO wonderful. I think a South America trip is in my future...I've been thinking about it for a long time. I'd love if we could do one with our daughter for part of the trip, because she...
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here are a couple of things i got in ecuador. from the galapagos, a blue booby!
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and a tigua painting i bought from an artist at the otavalo market. i love all the colors!
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oooh quimbymoy that stuffed toy is delightful!And that painting is so vibrant and colourful.Thanks for sharing them with us
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As we live here, why would I put fotos of our treasures on line? Serious security issues there.Mike - loved your ironing board's white crossed legs just beyond your dining room table.Our help deals...
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Quote:As we live here, why would I put fotos of our treasures on line? Serious security issues there.Mike - loved your ironing board's white crossed legs just beyond your dining room table.Our help...
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Oops! I guess our little secret is out...............we don't have a separate room for our help. But...............we DO have a 3-car garage
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