'Uncle Duck in Boots and Hat' (18 Inch) Wood Sculpture

Authentic: an original NOVICA fair trade product in association with national geographic
Certified: comes with an official NOVICA story card certifying quality & authenticity
Product info: bamboo root, acacia wood, banana fiber rope
Wood grain and color can vary slightly
Hand-crafted item --This is the actual duck you will receive.

Carved from sustainable bamboo root and acacia wood, 'uncle duck' looks dapper as he ventures forth in a top hat and boots. His boots are laced with banana fiber rope. Supriyanto in java creates the whimsical bird, giving it a natural finish to highlight the beautiful grain. Ducks play a vital role in the ecology of wet-rice agriculture in java as in bali. The ducks are herded into the fields well prior to harvest time to eat algae and insect pests. as well as fertilize the fields with their droppings. It's important to keep them away from ripening fields though, so that they do not eat the rice itself. Thanks for looking. Nr.