Christmas Gifts to Support Education in Malawi

                                     Welcome and Merry Christmas!
Browse through the following items brought back from Malawi within the last few weeks.  Each item was purchased either directly from the artist or through a reputable source there.

All items have been inspected and cleared through the Malawi Government Plant Protection Services and have been certified as non-threatening to the Malawi ecosystem and issued a Phytosanitary Certificate.
 
                                            This is an online auction.
                                 Please email your bid to FVM: fvm@fvm.on.ca
 
The auction will close on Tuesday, December 5th @4pm.  All winning bids will be contacted by FVM to receive payment.
*(American friends may pay through Linden Life Fellowship or Messages of God's Love Multilingual as outlined on the website).

For final purchasers, FVM will ensure you receive these items either personally or via package delivery.

                                                   Happy Shopping!

"School Graduate" -- A one-of-a-kind springstone sculpture by renowned Malawian stone carver Peter Masina.  It embodies the vision of new opportunities and growth as the egg is symbolic of new life.  This 18 pound objet d'art captures FVM's dedication to "Building Brighter Tomorrows" through education. 
YOUR COST = $500...with support for FVM's initiatives $2,000
($1,500 tax receipt)

Noah's Ark -- A SPECTACULAR hand carved ironwood...the biggest and best one we have ever brought home!
YOUR COST = $350...with support for FVM's initiatives $1,000
($650 tax receipt)

Stone Coaster Set -- A set of 6 coasters depicting African big game.  Hand carved.  A great conversation piece!
YOUR COST = $50...with support for FVM's initiatives $250
($200 tax receipt)

Hand Carved Jewelry Box -- A fantastic gift!  These gorgeous hand carved jewelry boxes can be "his and hers" for cufflinks, tie clips or just for her jewelry!  Buy one or the pair!
YOUR COST = $75 each...with support for FVM's initiatives $300
($225 tax receipt)

African Calendar --Hand carved elephants.  Turn the elephant to face the other way as the month passes.  It's the end of October in the picture!
YOUR COST = $100...with support for FVM's initiatives $250
($150 tax receipt)

**WE HAVE 2 SETS!  You can always use 2 calendars!

"Lovers" --Unique sculpture by Sydney Lundu, a well known Malawian stone carver.
YOUR COST = $200...with support for FVM's initiatives $500
($300 tax receipt)

Handmade Bracelets -- Utilizing local African material and featuring poacher's snare wire cut free from wounded elephants and lions in Zambia's Luangwa Valley.  Purchased by FVM, the proceeds support Mulberry Mongoose, a consortium of women in South Luangwa involved in the freeing and treatment of snared animals (2 bracelets available)
YOUR COST = $100 each

Hand Carved Salad Bowl -- This bowl beautifully depicts the African "big 5" of wild animals.  It includes serving utensils.
YOUR COST = $150...with support for FVM's initiatives $300
($150 tax receipt)