Hand-Carved Hardwood Macaw Parrot Sculpture Vintage 1970s - Peruvian

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This friendly, vibrant, hand-carved wooden parrot folk art sculpture pairs native macaws and is carved from native woods, likely a … Read more This friendly, vibrant, hand-carved wooden parrot folk art sculpture pairs native macaws and is carved from native woods, likely a hardwood of South America—specifically from the coastal Andean regions of Peru and neighboring Ecuador. In the 1970s or 1980s, countless lifelike tropical statues had been produced using an assembly system of regional family teams, rather than a single tropical avian workshop. An apprentice initially roughed out the silhouette, then village artisans chiseled the geometric V-shaped feather grooves. The assemblage was sent to painters, who applied vivid, multi-colored lacquered stains. Shipped worldwide to bustling Pacific seaport hubs like Callao, Peru, or gateways near Lima and Guayaquil, these tropical artworks became popular during the mid-century frenzy for global imports and included Bohemian and Tiki-themed decor. Over half a century later, the colorful birds’ ambiance still exudes a cultural exoticism, as they are a charming duo. They present a relaxed yet distinct display of geometric angles and movement at a glance, rich with earthy, vintage wooden undertones and seamless aesthetics. The organic, natural feel adds expression to a bohemian sunroom, a coastal-themed patio bar, a sauna spa, or a tasting room bar. Styled as a standalone piece, an artistic touch for a bamboo bar cart, or layered as accents in a lush palm garden, the parrots’ concentrated colors recall hand-carved village art and radiate instant waves of their own. See less