Tamo Lizard Carving
Colombian artisans often draw inspiration from nature, and with 34 gecko species across the country, there is a lot to draw from. These lizards are sculpted by woodworkers before being handed off to tamo artisans, who then use laquer and hand-dyed straw to decorate them in bright and playful colors.
Size: approx. 18” in length
Material: Barley or wheat straw, wood
Handmade in Pasto, Colombia
Colombian artisans often draw inspiration from nature, and with 34 gecko species across the country, there is a lot to draw from. These lizards are sculpted by woodworkers before being handed off to tamo artisans, who then use laquer and hand-dyed straw to decorate them in bright and playful colors.
Size: approx. 18” in length
Material: Barley or wheat straw, wood
Handmade in Pasto, Colombia
Colombian artisans often draw inspiration from nature, and with 34 gecko species across the country, there is a lot to draw from. These lizards are sculpted by woodworkers before being handed off to tamo artisans, who then use laquer and hand-dyed straw to decorate them in bright and playful colors.
Size: approx. 18” in length
Material: Barley or wheat straw, wood
Handmade in Pasto, Colombia
