Mancarron Fish - Hand Fishing Wheel

Mancarron Fish - Hand Fishing Wheel Mancarron is the largest of the Solentiname Islands near the southern corner of Lake Nicaragua. The Solentiname Islands first gained its fame in the sixties and seventies when a Roman Catholic priest and now-famous poet, Ernesto Cardenal, established a religious community on the island based on a liberation theology. During this time, there was also a cultural revolution and birth of a unique expression through art, which is still seen in the art created in Mancarron today. This Hand Fishing Wheel from Mancarron is carved from Balsa wood, which is a type of tree that grows extremely fast and is much more environmentally sustainable resource. Fishing in Mancarron is simply a way of life and has always been a large part of the culture and history of the Solentiname Islands. Fishermen have in-depth knowledge and experience with of all types of fishing methods, both traditional and modern. This Hand Fishing Wheel combines both a traditionally sophisticat