Amazon Rain Forest
Tagua nuts, also known as vegetable ivory, have the look and feel of ivory and provides an ecologically sound alternative to the destructive ivory trade. The intricate weaver bird nests are a metaphor for the destruction of indigenous cultures, while Pegged signifies the delicacy of the rainforest.
Tagua. 14"x9"x9". Linen, Banana, Kozo, Tagua
Tagua, side view.
Tagua Pod. 11"x20"x5". Linen, Tagua, Branch.
Tagua Pod, detail.
Tagua Weaver Bird. 13"x6"x6". Linen, Kozo.
Weaver Bird. 12"x6"x6". Linen, twigs.
Pegged. 17"x19"x10". Linen, Kozo, Branch.
Pegged, rear view