DAVID LORY Vintage Wood Bowl - 1986

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Pre 1990: item #733414

ARTIST: David Lory; TITLE OF WORK: Wafer Thin; AGE: 1986; DIMENSIONS: 12-3/4" diameter x 2-5/8"h; MEDIUM/MATERIALS: Black Cherry Burl wood; MARKS: "1986 Black Cherry Burl D. Lory" incised on bottom; CONDITION: Very good - minor surface scratching, but displays beautifully; COMMENTS: A Gem! Lory is highly acclaimed master woodworker, who has been written about by the New York Times and exhibited with Bob Stocksdale, Ron Kent, Rude Osolnik, and Ed Molthrop, and whose work is sold by numerous galle... Click for details

Huichol Yarn Art 'Chamanes en Manda' Signed with Poem

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Pre 1990: item #732568
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For our first piece of Huichol art, we have chosen a nice little (12x12) unframed beauty titled 'Chamanes en Manda.' Probably made sometime in the late 20th century-we received it in the early 90's, this piece is Signed by the artist- Rogelio Benitez Torres, with a dictated poem in a woman's hand on the back. This poem addresses the need to make offerings to the gods, and invokes the image of the deer and the 'aguila real' or 'royal eagle.' Both of these figures are sacred to the Huichol, and a... Click for details

Oaxaca, Mexico Mantis Folkart Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #727923
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This gorgeous standing mantis is from the talented and well-known Mixe Artisan Group from Oaxaca. It is painted a wide variety of bright colors and has large red eyes and appropriate long antennae. Approximate dimensions: 7" Long x 7" Wide x 11" High.

Oaxaca, Mexico Nesting Birds Folkart Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #727921
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The Mixe Artisan group from Oaxaca has created this lovely group of seven birds nesting in a tree. The birds are painted in a vast variety of colors in intricate patterns. Approximate dimensions: Tree with base: 17" high with two limbs.

Oaxaca, Mexico Angel Folkart Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #727906
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Well-known and talented Oaxacan artisan Avelino Perez has used his imagination in creating this unusual angel. It has a white robe with red trim and beautiful wings in blue, green, red, and yellow. A good addition for the collector of unusual Oaxacan carvings. Approximate dimensions: 2" Long x 6" Wide (with wings) x 8" High.

Oaxaca, Mexico San Miguel with Devil Tin Sculpture

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #727837
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San Miguel con el Diablo is the title of this wonderful hojalata (tin) sculpture by talented Oaxacan artisan Alfonso Santiago. San Miguel has a silver halo and gold embossed wings, with a blue tunic and green shield. The devil is appropriately red with gold embossed wings. It is anchored on a rectangular base, and is lacquered to protect the finish. Approximate dimensions: 9" Long x 4" Wide x 13" High.

Oaxaca, Mexico Girl on Swing Tin Folkart Sculpture

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #727827
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Alfonso Santiago, well-known hojalata (tin) artisan, is the creator of this sculpture of a playful girl on a swing. She wears a purple dress and has brightly painted arms and legs. The swing, which really swings, is topped off with an arch of colorful flowers and leaves. The sculpture is anchored on a rectangular base and is lacquered to protect the finish. Approximate dimensions: 9" Long x 4" Wide x 14 " High.

Oaxaca, Mexico Folkart See-Saw Tin Sculpture

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #726234
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This charming hojalata (tin) sculpture by Oaxacan artisan Alfonso Santiago is of a lighthearted couple on a see-saw. The figures,very intricately made, are painted bright colors - - the artist's style resembles the tin man in the movie "The Wizard of Oz." The see-saw moves back and forth and is anchored on a rectangular base. Approximate dimensions: 11" Long x 4" Wide x 11" High.

Oaxaca, Mexico Tin Folkart Leaf Mirror

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #726227
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Alfonso Santiago, well-known hojalata (tin) artisan, is the creator of this lovely leaf design mirror. Its hand-hammered metal leaves curve beautifully around the mirror. Approximate dimensions: 16" High x 10" Wide. A beauty.

Oaxaca, Mexico Folkart Large Hammered Tin Mirror

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #726223
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This handsome hojalata (tin) mirror is the creation of talented Oaxacan artisan Alfonso Santiago. It is highly detailed with hand-hammered designs and is in the shape of a unique stylized cross. It is lacquered to protect the finish. Approximate dimensions: 17" High x 13" Wide.