Honeybee Balsa Ornament balsa-zoo Its color is a toxic

Its color is a toxic warning to predators

This Winter Cardinal Luminary is handcrafted in a family workshop in the community of San Juan de Oriente

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Honeybee Balsa Ornament balsa-zoo Its color is a toxicHoneybees fly up to 15 mph and beat their wings 200 times per second or 12,000 beats per minute! They are the only insect that produces a food (honey) eaten by humans in significant quantity. Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla Solentiname, Nicaragua. Approximate size: 5" x 2".