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handcrafted brass grandpas scooter statuette indonesia
this handmade creation is offered in partnership with novica in association with national geographic . br br popular throughout java in the 1960s and 70s the vespa is now a vintage treasure that inspires this statuette . from andri martias the scooter is replicated using brass iron aluminum mica rubber and velvet to create this life like statuette . br br b product features b ul li colors brass black li li materials brass rubber iron aluminum mica polyester velvet trim li li dimensions 6.3 inches high x 8.8 inches wide x 4.7 inches deep li ul br b story behind the art b br andri martias of indonesia began working with metal handicrafts when he was in college . ive been interested in metal handcrafts since i was in college when a friend asked me to help their silver and brass workshop in kota gede . i was amazed and really inspired by the artisans spirit and also the products they made . i learned from them and experimented with the techniques at home . i can not remember how many times i failed when attempting to make a product for the first time . failure and difficulties are our best teachers he recounts . br br a href http www.overstock.com cgi bin d2.cgisec iid 12756 & page staticpage & page id 2432 target blank span class links what is worldstock span a br br i the handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color size and design . if buying two of the same item slight differences should be expected . note color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen . i br br i imported i br br please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information . you should expect to receive this item within 15 business days . br