Oaxaca Barro Negro Ceramic Oval Pencil Holder - Oaxacan Ellipse Citrine Country of Origin: Senegal

Country of Origin: Senegal

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5 inches H x 2 inches W x 1

sanitized animal bones that would have otherwise been discarded

Oaxaca Barro Negro Ceramic Oval Pencil Holder - Oaxacan Ellipse Citrine Country of Origin: SenegalThis oval barro negro pencil holder is handcrafted by artisan Anakarem of Oaxaca, who works as a team with his father. Barro negro, literally translated as 'black mud,' is a type of pottery from clay only found in Oaxaca, Mexico, and crafted using traditional methods. The black color comes from the clay itself, enhanced during the firing process. This pencil holder has two half flowers on each side made through a combination of embossing and