Tamo Armadillo Sculpture
These colorful armadillo sculptures feature traditional colors and patterns and were created in the tamo de pasto tradition of southern Colombia, home to multiple species of the armored mammals. Woodworkers handcarve the figure before passing it off to tamo artisans, who delicately inlay fine dyed wheat chaff into the intricate patterns that gives these armadillos their color.
Length: 10”
Handmade in Pasto, Colombia
The Art of Tamo
This distinctive craft originates from Pasto, Colombia. Artisans begin with a wooden base, then adorn it with straw harvested from wheat and barley. Using techniques similar to mosaic art, they meticulously shave and layer dyed straw pieces to create intricate designs. Each finished piece receives three protective coats of lacquer.
Care & Display Instructions
Your Tamo art piece is a delicate work of traditional craftsmanship. To ensure its longevity:
• Display indoors, away from direct sunlight to prevent fading
• Clean gently with a soft, damp cloth
These colorful armadillo sculptures feature traditional colors and patterns and were created in the tamo de pasto tradition of southern Colombia, home to multiple species of the armored mammals. Woodworkers handcarve the figure before passing it off to tamo artisans, who delicately inlay fine dyed wheat chaff into the intricate patterns that gives these armadillos their color.
Length: 10”
Handmade in Pasto, Colombia
The Art of Tamo
This distinctive craft originates from Pasto, Colombia. Artisans begin with a wooden base, then adorn it with straw harvested from wheat and barley. Using techniques similar to mosaic art, they meticulously shave and layer dyed straw pieces to create intricate designs. Each finished piece receives three protective coats of lacquer.
Care & Display Instructions
Your Tamo art piece is a delicate work of traditional craftsmanship. To ensure its longevity:
• Display indoors, away from direct sunlight to prevent fading
• Clean gently with a soft, damp cloth
These colorful armadillo sculptures feature traditional colors and patterns and were created in the tamo de pasto tradition of southern Colombia, home to multiple species of the armored mammals. Woodworkers handcarve the figure before passing it off to tamo artisans, who delicately inlay fine dyed wheat chaff into the intricate patterns that gives these armadillos their color.
Length: 10”
Handmade in Pasto, Colombia
The Art of Tamo
This distinctive craft originates from Pasto, Colombia. Artisans begin with a wooden base, then adorn it with straw harvested from wheat and barley. Using techniques similar to mosaic art, they meticulously shave and layer dyed straw pieces to create intricate designs. Each finished piece receives three protective coats of lacquer.
Care & Display Instructions
Your Tamo art piece is a delicate work of traditional craftsmanship. To ensure its longevity:
• Display indoors, away from direct sunlight to prevent fading
• Clean gently with a soft, damp cloth
