Whimsical Wolf Balsa Ornament balsa-owl The male and female Koi

The male and female Koi represent the Yin and Yang

They extend their nostrils out of the water to breath oxygen

Squirrels bury lots of nuts that ultimately turn into trees

The artisans use an age-old sand-casting process where they melt the metal down and then cast it in sand molds

Whimsical Wolf Balsa Ornament balsa-owl The male and female KoiThe gaze of the wolf reaches into our soul." Barry Lopez 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".