AUTHENTIC 20" OXCART MADE IN COSTA RICO BY FABRICA DE CARRETAS JOAQUIN CHAVERRI - $250 - (Toledo, WA)
This is an authentic vintage Oxcart from Costa Rico. Here is some history on them! Dimensions are 20"L x 13"W x 12"H. I know they make some that are larger and some that are smaller, so I would say this one is medium size or...just right! The painted ox carts of Sarchi in Costa Rica are absolutely, stunning. Just as you will see oxen pulling these beautifully colored carts, you can also visit a number of factories while in Sarchi that make impressive miniature replicas. If you head to the main factory, you can watch these small versions of the real thing being made from quality wood and each hand painted. Also called Las Carretas (the cart), these hand painted oxen carts are designed with two wheels. Interestingly, the painted ox carts were recognized in 1988 as a symbol of the handicrafts coming out of Costa Rica. Most are still today produced in private mini-factories in Sarchi, which is a quaint, small village nestled to the north of the province of Alajuela.
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