Graham Flight, British born 1952

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #680024

A selection of painted wooden half-hulls, by Graham Flight, British.

Oaxaca, Mexico Squash with Bees Folkart Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #679972
50-5

This unique squash with bees is the creation of the imaginative and talented Mixe group of artisans, who are from the eastern region of Oaxaca state. The colorfully painted squash carving is shades of green and orange, with intricately crafted orange and yellow flowers and detailed dark green leaves made of leather. The flower stems are natural wood painted green. The bees are separate pieces and can be moved about as desired. Approximate dimensions: 5" Long x 6" Wide x 16" High.

Oaxaca, Mexico Tree with Birds Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #679252
50-6

The Mixe, a large extended family of talented artisans from eastern Oaxaca state, have created this delightful tree, in which are perched seven inquisitive birds. The tree is a natural branch and the lovely carved birds are each painted a different vibrant color. Approximate dimensions: 8" Long x 10" Wide x 14" High.

Oaxaca, Mexico Otter Folkart Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #679242
50-13

This playful lying otter is the creation of acclaimed Oaxacan artisan Moises Jimenez. Its green body is highlighted with his signature black line markings. The otter is holding a surprised purple and blue fish on its stomach. Approximate dimensions: 11"Long x 3" Wide x 4" High.

Oaxaca, Mexico Iguana Folkart Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #679237
50-10

Oaxacan artisan Mauricio Ramirez, an extraordinary carver, has created this beautiful iguana. It is painted red with a turquoise geometric design, highlighted with gold, purple and white. The raised fin on the back is turquoise, black and pink. The tail, which has four curves, is turquoise, red, gold and black. Approximate dimensions: 12" Long x 6" Wide x 5" High. A real beauty!

Oaxaca, Mexico Rooster Folkart Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #679148
50-8

Outstanding Oaxacan artisan Armando Jimenez is the creator of this handsome crowing rooster. The lower body and part of the wings are dark green with his signature line markings in black. The tail, part of the wings, and neck are painted in a striped pattern in an array of colors, including turquoise, gray, rose, lavender, red and yellow. Approximate dimensions; 10" Long x 5" Wide x 14" High. A good example of his fine work.

Oaxaca, Mexico Gila Monster Folkart Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #678979
50-20

This amazing gila monster has been created by well-known Oaxacan artisan Eleazar Morales. The reptile is painted orange with a small red dot accent, and has gray stripes with an intricate freeform design in black. The face is accented with brown eyes surrounded with gold; the underside is turquoise and blue. Approximate dimensions: 11" Long x 5" Wide x 3" High.

Oaxaca, Mexico Cat Folkart Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #678927
50-19

Talented and imaginative Oaxacan artisan Edilberto Cortes has created this charming sitting cat. Its sides are a dual pattern of pre-Columbian and geometric designs in black, gray and white. A wide stripe from the head to the tail is shades of green and the tail is gray, white and black stripes. Cortes beautifully paints the faces of his carvings, and this one has green eyes with multi-colored accents. Approximate dimensions: 11" Long x 4" Wide x 9" High.

Oaxaca, Mexico Buzzard Folkart Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #678609
50-21

Master artisan Eleazar Morales' observant buzzard carving has wings painted in a detailed feather pattern of gray, turquoise, blue and lavender. The body is lavender with blue and pink accents. The head is an orange and red freeform pattern with a medium brown beak and turquoise eyes. The feathers around its neck are shades of beige and brown. Approximate dimensions: 6" Long x 5" Wide x 8" High. A beautiful and unusual carving.

Oaxaca, Mexico Folkart Armadillo Carving

Artisan and Design: Folk Art Contemporary: item #678601
50-9

Wonderfully talented Oaxacan artisan Mauricio Ramirez has created this beautifully carved and painted armadillo with an iguana hitching a ride on its back. The armadillo's head is purple and turquoise with a black and white freeform design. The front and rear of its body are a detailed pattern of red, black and white. The mid-back is intricate triangular patterns in turquoise, black, red and purple, with the legs colorfully painted in a freeform pattern. The iguana is turquoise with multi-col... Click for details