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This piece features: "Jumping Bird" / Pajaro Saltarin / Piluctuc The name of this bird refers to its natural inclination to jump from branch to branch or from tree to tree... a beautiful, colorful sight. This is also a wetlands bird. Blue Morpho / Mariposa Azul / Fufu The Blue Morpho is the national butterfly of Costa Rica. Its gorgeous blue wings flutter gracefully through fields and forests throughout the country. For the Malekus, the bright blue of the Morpho represents the color of love. Toucan / Tucán / Pili In addition to being colorful, the toucan is a very romantic bird. To the Maleku, it represents the soothing power of Woman over the natural, aggressive protectiveness of Man. In artwork, a toucan which is looking upward is representing a peaceful, happy time. It is looking toward God. In contrast, a toucan which is looking downward is reflecting a dangerous, chaotic situation.
These products are made from the jicara fruit. When the fruit has developed over a three-month period, it is harvested and carved before the shell becomes too hard. The fruit is picked, cut in half or cored, as in the case of making jugs, and emptied of seeds and pulp. The natural shine of the surface is scraped off, and then the entire surface is painted black and the carving process begins. The pupa can be used as a cup or a bowl, and the designs serve as reminders of the natural surroundings. Because every piece of art shown on this web site is made to order, we do not stock inventory. Please send an e-mail describing which pieces you would like, and they will be custom made and shipped directly to you.
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