Colonial Picture Frame 4" x 6"
The San Miguel metal smiths in Cochabamba are experts at crafting these Colonial frames from Bolivian metals. Although referred to locally as alpaca silver, the metal is a mix of tin and nickel. The craftsmen use age old techniques to engrave and shape the metal which is then mounted on a wooden frame. The motifs have also been passed down from artisan to artisan from Colonial times.
Materials: Nickel/tin and South American Cedro wood
Dimensions: 6.75" x 8.75" that fits a 4" x 6" photo (can be used vertically or horizontally)
Color: Silver
5 remaining in stock.
About the Artisan Group
The San Miguel metal smiths and wood carvers in Cochabamba are experts at crafting these Colonial frames from Bolivian metals and the local « cedro » wood. The craftsmen use age old techniques to engrave and shape the metal and carve traditional leaf designs into the frames. The motifs have been passed down from artisan to artisan from Spanish Colonial times. more ▶
