The dragonfly is such a skilled flyer that it can snag a meal out of the air with 97% accuracy. They catch prey with their feet, tearing off its wings so it can’t escape before they devour their meal. And yes, they have very strong, sharp jaws.

This Painted Dragonfly Luminary is handcrafted in a family workshop in the community of San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua. Each ceramic luminary is created from local clay, turned on a kick wheel, and hand-painted. The artisan uses a sharpened bicycle spoke to carve and etch the design into the clay. Finally, it is fired in a wood-burning kiln. For use with tea light candles, fairy lights, or electric lights. Approximate size: 4" wide x 5" high. Fair Trade.