String of Wooden Fish

A decorative string of little wooden fish, individually painted in marine-themed shades of yellow, red, pale blue, dark blue and sea green. Tied to a length of natural twine with a hanging loop. Carved and painted in Bali from albesia wood in a small family workshop and sourced direct by Present Company to our ethical values. Ornamental use only – not a toy. Carved albesia wood. Albesia is a fast-growing tropical softwood. It is one of the fastest growing trees on the planet – a seedling may exceed 50ft in 10 years.The wood is light, but strong and is easily carved. It has a natural resistance to termites and is used in building construction. In agriculture, albesia trees are used as windbreaks and also to give sun protection to valuable crops and shade for livestock. Height: 100cm, Width: 5.5cm, Depth: 3cm.