Our recent trip took us to the town of
Copán Ruinas, in western Honduras. Copán is known for the archaeological site of the Maya civilization located there. We were there to help an organization called
Paramedics for Children deliver school supplies to Chorti Mayan communities in the mountains around Copán Ruinas. Because of the school schedule, we were usually free for the afternoons and were able to enjoy the beauty of the town as well as the unique shops and cafes.
Our walk into town took us past a studio/ workshop of an artist who made carvings from wood and stone. It was interesting to stop and watch as he chiseled his way through a block of stone or carve birds into cedar planks. Our almost daily visits resulted in some conversation, and Marco Tulio Ramirez soon brought out some of his work in hopes that maybe he could make a sale. He was working on a carving of a Humming Bird with some flowers. It was partly finished, and looked pretty nice, but I told him I'd have to think and come back. When I finally saw the finished product, he had a sale. Hand carved, hand painted, and signed by the artist, I carefully packed my gem into my suitcase and brought it home.
If you visit Copán Ruinas, take a stroll south of the Central Park until the road goes down the hill. The studio is at the bottom of the hill on the left. (see map below) With any luck you will find Marco Tulio working away on another hand made gem.
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| Marco Tulio Ramirez |
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Our walk into town took us past a studio/ workshop of an artist who made carvings from wood and stone. It was interesting to stop and watch as he chiseled his way through a block of stone or carve birds into cedar planks. Our almost daily visits resulted in some conversation, and Marco Tulio Ramirez soon brought out some of his work in hopes that maybe he could make a sale. He was working on a carving of a Humming Bird with some flowers. It was partly finished, and looked pretty nice, but I told him I'd have to think and come back. When I finally saw the finished product, he had a sale. Hand carved, hand painted, and signed by the artist, I carefully packed my gem into my suitcase and brought it home.
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