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SERVICES CATEGORY
High Bidder: Claudia Leight
High Bid: $20
Minimum bid: $20
Computer Consulting/ IT Services, Offering #1: One hour, donated by Aaron Valentino of Island Joe Group, skilled computer consultant.
High Bidder: Marilyn Carlisle
High Bid: $20
Minimum bid: $20
Computer Consulting/ IT Services, Offering #2: One hour, donated by Aaron Valentino of Island Joe Group, skilled computer consultant.
PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
High Bidder: Flor Giusti
High Bid: $15
Minimum bid: $10
Chocolates Box #1: A box of fine chocolates – 6 delicious handmade fruit-filled morsels made by a local chocolatier, Debora Varon, of Izzy’s Chocolate. They are “to die for!”
High Bidder: Joan Parr
High Bid: $13
Minimum bid: $10
Chocolates Box #2: A box of fine chocolates – 6 delicious handmade fruit-filled morsels made by a local chocolatier, Debora Varon, of Izzy’s Chocolate. They are “to die for!”
High Bidder: Kim Leith
High Bid: $20
Minimum bid: $18
Nicaragua Embroidered Tote Bag #1: This sturdy bag features a delightfully embroidered circle of children, sun, moon, stars and flowers, on a bright orange background. There are two outside zippered compartments on the back side. Dimensions are 16″ wide x 13 1/2″ high (excluding strap) x 3 1/2″ deep.
High Bidder: Toni Kasko
High Bid : $25
Minimum bid: $20
Embroidered Tote Bag #2: This durable bag has a royal blue background with brightly colored embroidered flowers on the front side. The back side features two large zippered compartments and stripe accents matching the strap. Dimensions are 19″ wide x 13 1/2″ high (excluding strap) x 4 1/2″ deep.
High Bidder: Flor Giusti
High Bid : $35
Minimum bid: $25
Wooden Bowl with Cover: This wooden bowl was handcrafted in Nicaragua. Suitable for fine dining. Dimensions are about 10 ½” diameter x 5” height.
High Bidder: Joanne Capizzi
High Bid : $18
Minimum bid: $18
Woven Basket with Cover: This beautiful basket from Nicaragua is painstakingly woven of pine needles and shiny aqua thread. Dimensions are about 8” diameter x 5” high. Minimum bid: $18.
High Bidder: Lois Schmidt
High Bid: $20
Minimum bid: $15
Decorated Ceramic Candle Holder with Base: This Nicaraguan ceramic piece displays three hand-painted and etched turtles. A candle can be placed inside, so that the rays shine through, or it may be inserted on top. Dimensions are 4-1/2” diameter at maximum x 6” height.
WALL ART
High Bidder: Theresa Reuter
High Bid : $20
Minimum bid: $15
Oil Painting, Toucan and Parrots: This oil painting was created by Teo Cruz in 2009. Painted in the primitivist style, it shows a toucan and two parrots enjoying a waterfall in the jungle. Dimensions are about 6-1/2” high x 4-3/4” wide.
High Bidder: Emilee van Norden
High Bid : $25
Minimum bid: $25
Wood Sculpture: Carved wood wall art from Nicaragua. Its lovely detail depicts a town center with church domes, palm trees and tile roofs. Dimensions are roughly 17 ¼” x 7 ½” x 1”.
High Bidder: Flor Giusti
High Bid : $130
Minimum bid: $125
“FiLMinutos” Print by Eduardo Muñoz Bachs. (1937-1999). This 1983 print by Muñoz Bachs has been donated by Carol Higgs. 18 1/2″ x 29″ Bachs is one of the most interesting, prolific and collectable Cuban poster designers. His works have been exhibited in Cuba and abroad with some works integrated into permanent collections. He has participated in numerous national and international events and has obtained several important prizes.
MARMOLINA (SOAPSTONE) SCULPTURES FROM LIMAY, NICARAGUA
High Bidder: Kim Leith
High Bid : $22
Minimum bid: $20
Three Gorditas: Marmolina Sculptures These sculptures of three Gorditas (large women) are made of marmolina (soapstone). Sizable versions of these sculptures can be found in Nicaragua at key points on the road from Limay to Esteli, called “Ruta de las Gordas” (Route of the Large Women). This art form is said to represent the value Nicaraguans place on the strength of women. The three Gorditas portray the proverb, “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.” Sculpted by Oscar Davila, award-winning Limay artist. Each is about 3 -1/2” high.
High Bidder: Claudette Rhone
High Bid: $15
Minimum bid: $10
Marmolina Mask: This unusual sculpture is a human mask – and the mottles and veins in the stone render it even more interesting. Stands about 6” high. Created by Hugo Aguirre of Limay.
High Bidder: Aaron Valentino
High Bid: $25
Minimum bid: $12
Mother and Child, Abstract Marmolina Sculpture: This sculpture is an abstract rendering of mother and child. Stands about 6-3/4” high. Created by Hugo Aguirre of Limay.
High Bidder: Harold Burns
High Bid: $25
Minimum bid: $25
Sculpture of Sandino: Marmolina sculpture, silhouette of Augusto Cesar Sandino, Nicaraguan hero. Sandino is revered for his courageous leadership, which inspired fellow Nicaraguans to rise up against foreign (US) occupation, 1927-1933. Created by Oscar Davila of Limay. About 12 ¼” high, including 1” base.
High Bidder: Joan Parr
High Bid: $22
Minimum bid: $22
Horse, Marmolina Sculpture: This is a detailed sculpture of a horse complete with saddle, made of marmolina (soapstone). Stands about 7” high at maximum x 6-3/4” wide. Created by Oscar Davila of Limay.
High Bidder: Will Ellison
High Bid: $25
Minimum bid: $20
Angel, Marmolina Sculpture: This adorable angel stands about 9” tall. Created by Hugo Aguirre of Limay.
High Bidder: Aaron Valentino
High Bid: $25
Minimum bid: $20
Embracing a Child, Sculpture: Hugo Aguirre, a Limay artist, crafted this intricate piece of the embrace of adult and child. About 8 ½” high.
High Bidder: Mary Slicher
High Bid: $18
Minimum bid: $18
St. Francis, Marmolina Sculpture: This sculpture shows St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, smiling at the bird he holds in his hands. Stands about 8” high. Created by Oscar Davila of Limay.