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Send to a friendRecycled Auto Part Helicopter Sculpture from Mexico, "Rustic Helicopter"
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Delivery EstimateArmando Ramirez handcrafts this ingenious helicopter sculpture from a combination of recycled auto and bicycle parts and gives it a rough, rustic finish for added grit.
The Mexican artisan has turned his childhood pastime of crafting toys into an art form that has allowed him to exploit his ingenuity and his creativity. The popularity of his designs has enabled Armando to start a workshop and dedicate himself full-time to his artistic pursuits.
- 0.28 kgs
- 0.6 lbs
- 6.05 cm H x 10 cm W x 18 cm D
- 2.4" H x 3.9" W x 7" D
- Recycled auto parts and metal
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- Each work is unique. Recycled parts will vary from piece to piece based on availability.
- Promotes recycling and reduces waste
- Made in Mexico.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
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Armando Ramirez has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $3500 and the most recent for $4000. Proceeds were used to buy materials and also a machine for soldering his metal art.
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Write a review"As a child I enjoyed inventing toys, and soon yearned to create a unique style of art. Environmentally enamored, I now transform recycled goods."
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