Gualala River
 
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.

 

 

Celebrations Antiques and Fine Gifts since 1988  

 
 Home * House * Garden * Outdoor * Jewelry * General Gifts * Children's Gifts * Antiques & Collectible * Special On The Web
 
About Us  *  Contact Us  *  Order Form  *  Interesting Info  *  eMails  *  Site Map  View Updates  *  Search This Site  

   Ironwood Boxes  


   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
 

Mini
Ironwood Boxes
(removable top)
are approximately
4" x 4"







Bear Head Box
Bear
With Box Opened
Mini, Small & Medium
8590, 8740, 8741



Deer
Deer
Mini, Small & Medium
8600, 8758, 8759



Eagle Head Box
Eagle
Mini, Small & Medium
8594, 8745, 8746



Humpback Whale
Humpback Whale
Mini, Small & Medium
8588, 8798, 8799



Sea Turtle Box
Sea Turtle
Mini, Small & Medium
8587, 8795, 8796



Texas Longhorn Box
Texas Longhorn
Mini, Small & Medium
8598, 8780, 8781







**********
**********


 

Rustic Domino Set
Rustic
Domino Set

Small
Ironwood Boxes
(with hinges)
are approximately
6" x 6"








Big Horn Sheep Box
Big Horn Sheep
Mini, Small & Medium
8591, 8765, 8766



Dolphin
Dolphin
Mini, Small & Medium
8586, 8690, 8691



Elk Head Box
Elk
Mini, Small & Medium
8593, 8755, 8756



Iguana Box...Small
(Medium is shown)Iguana...Large Ironwood Box
Iguana
(Large is shown)

Small & Medium
8735, 8736



Whale Tail Box
Whale Tail
Mini, Small & Medium
8589, 8793, 8794









**********
**********

 

Rustic Playing Card Box
Rustic
Playing Card Box
with Cards


Medium
Ironwood Boxes
(with hinges)
are approximately
9"L x 6"W x 6"H








Buffalo Head Box
Buffalo
Mini, Small & Medium
8595, 8785, 8786



Duck Box
Duck
Mini, Small & Medium
8585, 8790, 8791



Horse Head Box
Horse
Mini, Small & Medium
8596, 8760, 8761



Moose Head Box
Moose
Mini, Small & Medium
8592, 8750, 8751



Star Box
Star
Mini, Small & Medium
8599, 8770, 8771



Wolf Head
Wolf
Mini, Small & Medium
8597, 8725, 8726







**********
**********




Bear Domino Set
Bear
Domino Set
$84.00

 
   
Back to Top  Hit Counter  Last page update:  5/15/2013    1DaC  
 

Celebrations,  P.O. Box 790, Gualala, CA 95445  USA   707.884.3153
To view the updated pages on this site  View Updates 
Site Policy  -  Customers Comments  -  Webmaster>Walter

Copyright © 2002-2013 Celebrations,  www.CelebrationsCA.com.
No part of this website may be reproduced by any means, electronic or any form thereof,
 without the expressed written permission of Celebrations.
All marks/logos are registered trademarks property of their respective owners.
All rights reserved.
Last site update:  5/12/2013 at 7:00pm
 

Hit Counter