Horseshoe Ceramic Ring Dish balsa-fantasy this Tree of Life Luminary

this Tree of Life Luminary is handcrafted in a family workshop in the community of San Juan de Oriente

They are easily recognized by their black bill

The male and female titmice look alike with their grey bodies and pale orange flanks

so much so that some return to the same nests after winter

Horseshoe Ceramic Ring Dish balsa-fantasy this Tree of Life LuminaryNo one really knows how the horseshoe became a symbol of good luck. Many believe that the shoes were made of iron and that it was a metal that was thought to keep away evil. Others believed the crescent shape kept the evil eye away. However it came about, the horseshoe IS a symbol of good luck. Most believe that you have to hang, wear, or position the horseshoe facing up so that their luck does not run out. Decorate your nightstand with one of these