Capiz Dove Ornament

This handcrafted in Philippines dove ornament holds an olive branch to symbolize "peace on Earth". This ornament is handcrafted in translucent Capiz, the thin shell of a marine mollusk. First artisans wash and soak shells. After the shells have dried, they are cut into shapes and edged with metal wire. A finishing coat of varnish completes this labor-intensive process. Capiz, wire - 3Lx2H inches