A tiny hand-painted ceramic "sorpresa" (surprise) from Ilobasco, El Salvador, shaped like a coconut. Lift it open to reveal a miniature hand-painted scene inside: a woman washing clothes on a rock, with a basket beside her. This traditional folk art form has been practiced by Ilobasco's ceramic artisans for generations, packing incredible detail into a piece small enough to hold in your palm.
- Hand-painted ceramic coconut-shaped shell
- Opens to reveal a miniature scene: a woman washing clothes on a rock
- Traditional Ilobasco folk art form
- Approximately 2" x 2"
- Handmade in Ilobasco, El Salvador