Ironwood Sculptures
As with all
works of art, items will vary,
in design and length.
Lead time of 2 to 4 weeks may apply on some items, however,
these are considered
Special Order, as
these are hand made
to
order.
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Celebrations
Antiques and Fine
Gifts since 1988 |
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Ironwood
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IRONWOOD ART -
HANDCRAFTED SCULPTURES
You are viewing a unique piece of art from the Sonoran Desert of
Arizona and Northern Mexico.
It was handcrafted from desert Ironwood, (Olneya Testota),
a very
dense and heavy wood of intriguing origin.
To be suitable for carving, the wood must be exposed to the
extremes
of the
climatic conditions that exist only in the desert.
Years of exposure in this hot, dry environment cause the natural
resins to collect,
condense and cure, thus transforming the wood
into very dense and heavy Ironwood.
The government has restricted the artisans to search extensively
for naturally fallen trees.
Ironwood carving is an unusually demanding art form originated by
the Seri Indians,
a small tribe that have dwelled in the great Sonoran Desert for thousands
of years.
Once the wood has been gathered, each piece is handcrafted using
very simple tools.
It requires long hours of carving, hand sanding and polishing,
plus an artistic "eye",
to effectively capture the beautiful burl and distinctive grain inherent
to Ironwood.
The result of this hand work is that no two pieces are identical.
There is a limited supply of true Ironwood and a diminishing
number of carvers.
It is possible that your purchase may appreciate in value.
Click picture to view details OR Click
description
for smaller picture
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Mini
Ironwood Boxes
(removable top)
are approximately
4" x 4"
Bear
With Box Opened
Mini,
Small & Medium
8590, 8740, 8741
Deer
Mini,
Small & Medium
8600, 8758, 8759
Eagle
Mini,
Small & Medium
8594, 8745, 8746
Humpback Whale
Mini,
Small & Medium
8588, 8798, 8799
Sea Turtle
Mini,
Small & Medium
8587, 8795, 8796
Texas Longhorn
Mini,
Small & Medium
8598, 8780, 8781
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Rustic
Domino Set
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Small
Ironwood Boxes
(with hinges)
are approximately
6" x 6"
Big Horn Sheep
Mini,
Small & Medium
8591, 8765, 8766
Dolphin
Mini,
Small & Medium
8586, 8690, 8691
Elk
Mini,
Small & Medium
8593, 8755, 8756
(Medium is shown)
Iguana
(Large is shown)
Small & Medium
8735, 8736
Whale Tail
Mini,
Small & Medium
8589, 8793, 8794
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Rustic
Playing Card Box
with Cards
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Medium
Ironwood Boxes
(with hinges)
are approximately
9"L x 6"W x 6"H
Buffalo
Mini,
Small & Medium
8595, 8785, 8786
Duck
Mini,
Small & Medium
8585, 8790, 8791
Horse
Mini,
Small & Medium
8596, 8760, 8761
Moose
Mini,
Small & Medium
8592, 8750, 8751
Star
Mini,
Small & Medium
8599, 8770, 8771
Wolf
Mini,
Small & Medium
8597, 8725, 8726
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Bear
Domino Set
$84.00
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 Last page update:
5/15/2013
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