Pileated Woodpecker Balsa Ornament MLUM There are 7000 frog and

There are 7000 frog and toad species in the world

Unlike most birds

Using an age old sand-casting process

These shiny little sand-cast sculptures are created out of old car parts and scrap aluminum collected from garbage dumps in Nicaragua

Pileated Woodpecker Balsa Ornament MLUM There are 7000 frog andThe pileated woodpecker is the largest woodpecker living in North America. Not only are they big, they are easily recognizable by their bright red crests. Pileated is derived from the word pileus, which refers to a felt cap. They peck for carpenter ants in wood. Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla