Common Loon Balsa Ornament balsa-shorebird Fair Trade

Fair Trade

Approximate size: 3" x 1”

Made by an artisan group in Nepal whose mission is to empower communities while preserving cultures

and they sure know how to use them

Common Loon Balsa Ornament balsa-shorebird Fair TradeLoons are excellent diving and swimming birds, however they are not too coordinated on land, hence the name. This compact bird has a wing span as big as that of a red tailed hawk and it can fly up to 60 mph. The loon has solid bones, allowing it to dive easily and quickly. 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