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Ceramic Mobile with Eight Multicolored Hummingbirds - Circling Hummingbirds
Circling Hummingbirds
Ceramic Mobile with Eight Multicolored Hummingbirds - Circling Hummingbirds
Ceramic Mobile with Eight Multicolored Hummingbirds - Circling Hummingbirds
Ceramic Mobile with Eight Multicolored Hummingbirds - Circling Hummingbirds
Ceramic Mobile with Eight Multicolored Hummingbirds - Circling Hummingbirds
Circling Hummingbirds
Ceramic Mobile with Eight Multicolored Hummingbirds - Circling Hummingbirds
Ceramic Mobile with Eight Multicolored Hummingbirds - Circling Hummingbirds
Ceramic Mobile with Eight Multicolored Hummingbirds - Circling Hummingbirds

Ceramic Mobile with Eight Multicolored Hummingbirds - Circling Hummingbirds

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Jose Arriola comes from an artistic family in Guatemala; his father was a noted sculptor and his mother worked in the ceramic arts. Both had workshops in the family home, but Jose was drawn to this mother's work. Today, he makes light-hearted decorative pieces like this hummingbird mobile. He makes and paints each bird by hand, firing them in a traditional wood kiln.

  • Ceramic, nylon cord
  • 0.17 lbs
  • 25.5 inches H x 3.3 inches Diam.
  • Smallest Piece: 1.1 inches H x 2.2 inches W x 2.8 inches D

THE STORY BEHIND THE PRODUCT

Artisan Organization: Jose Arriola

Country: Guatemala

"My full name is Jose Antonio Arriola Rodenas and I come from a happy family that has lived in Antigua for more than 100 years! My grandparents lived with us, as well as two uncles from my mother's side with their families. My dad was a master carver and he was known for his relief work. His work has been awarded by the government and it graces Guatemala's National Palace as well as the U.S. Embassy. On my mother's side, five generations have been dedicated to the beautiful craft of ceramic arts.

"That meant that at home we had two workshops – my father's where he worked with one assistant, and my mother's where they specialized in ceramics. Dad's workshop was too serious and somber for me, whereas everyone seemed to be having fun at my mom's. That's how I first got into ceramics, to have fun!

"I spent my school holidays there and learnt the craft. My siblings and I would receive some pocket money for us to buy whatever we pleased, and I used to spend it on fireworks and sweets. The first things we were taught to make were animal figurines.

"The traditional arts and crafts of Guatemala have had many ups and downs. We went through bad times when we worked hard and barely earned anything. During the Civil War (1977 – 1984) tourism was low and we could hardly sell a thing. However, we managed to pull through as a family. Don't ask me how, but we never lacked food on our table – we could be lacking in many things during the Civil War, but we never lacked food.

"I studied up to the second year in university but dropped out in 1979 when I got married, as I had to get a job to provide for my family. My first job, as an adult, was at my mother's workshop, where I learned all that I could and earned enough wages for my new family. There was a boom in tourism in 1986 and, thanks to the foreigners interested in my work, I earned enough to pay up all of my debts (there were quite a few!) and I even managed to build my own home, where I also built my own workshop. I think God has always blessed me and now I'm doing well.

"I like saying that I've always worked with clay, even when I was in my mother's womb because I have always been surrounded by ceramics – they are a part of my life and education. Now, after all this time, I am happy to teach others who become my apprentices and are interested in ceramic arts, since my children are not. They have seen me suffer and have lived through the ups and downs so they would rather follow a different path.

"I consider myself to be timely, honest and creative, and these are the qualities that I look for when I recruit apprentices and assistant ceramists. I love my craft, the whole process is beautiful, from acquiring the clay to the finishing touches on a piece.

"I am inspired by my country: the tranquil life of my city, our extensive culture, the colors, the designs on our traditional costumes, the flora and fauna. I consider it a privilege to have been born in Guatemala.

"My favorite thing to do is to create new designs and I love the challenge of crafting them. Every piece is crafted and painted by hand, and each design is proof of the richness of our culture.

"Working with ceramics has brought me many beautiful things, from learning the craft from my mother and uncles to providing for my family so that my four children can go to the university. I already have a grandchild and my wish for all of them is that are independent people with a career of their choice. That they be responsible and be respectful of God.

"I also enjoy tending to my garden and carving, which I learned from my dad. God touched my life many years ago and helped me overcome my problem with drinking through the help of the Catholic Church. Nowadays I try to help people that may need it and I volunteer at a maximum security prison, teaching the word of God. 'It is difficult to make Light present in the darkness.'""

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Reviewed by Renae J.
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Out Door Decorating

Put them on my porch, they are too cute!

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Reviewed by Kim r.
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Gorgeous

I love this vibrant piece ! I attached a spinner hook and it looks amazing.

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Reviewed by Ali H.
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Rated 4 out of 5
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VERY bright colors

It's very cute, but the colors are so bright, it cheapens it a bit

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Reviewed by Teresa B.
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Hummingbirds

They are very colorful… but very delicate, one of the wings was broken off when I unpacked it. Had to glue it back in.

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Reviewed by Karen B.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Hanging birds love it

Loved it

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