Armadillo Balsa Ornament balsa-pet It is no surprise that

It is no surprise that a fox has whiskers on his face

These majestic sand-cast sculptures are created out of old car parts and scrap aluminum collected from garbage dumps in Nicaragua

but unconfirmed sightings have been made in the past few years

This Holy Family with Staff Luminary is handcrafted in a family workshop in the community of San Juan de Oriente

Robins are often associated with spring as they are usually the first bird we see as winter passes in the northeastern US

Armadillo Balsa Ornament balsa-pet It is no surprise thatArmadillo means little armored one in Spanish. The nine banded armadillo is the only species known to live in the United States. This species can hold its breath for 6 minutes, walk under water, and run 30 miles per hour. Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla Solentiname, Nicaragua. Approximate size: 5" x 2".