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Wood
Ever since men and women have been known to be on Earth,
they made and used objects from wood. In the
beginning wooden objects were created for their utilitarian
value-such as spears for self-defense or for bowls to serve
food, or for the building of shelter. Now days objects made
from wood serve a decorative purpose as well in our homes
and offices.
African Masks
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African Style Masks |
Masks made on the African
Continent have a most distinct look. These masks are
used in ceremonies and represent the spirits that
are so important in the daily lives of the village
people. |
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Alebrijes (Delightful) Wood Carvings-Mexico |
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Alebrijes |
Wood carving, an ancestral Zapotec tradition, comes
to its fullest expression through the Alebrijes. These are unreal and magic
pieces born out of the imagination of the Oaxaqueño craftsmen.
Alebrijes represent an innovative and unreal spirit
of the Oaxaqueño soul through the hand carving and painting of fantastically
shaped figures using material like Cedar, Aguacatillo and Palo Torcido
(Twisted Stick).
These are made by Mixes tribes and craftsmen from San Martin Tilcajete. The
perfect finish makes them unique and are considered as pieces of art. |
Animal Carvings |
Animal Carvings |
These extra
special carvings are mostly from Iron Wood found in
the Mexican Deserts of Sonora. Fine carvings that
make excellent gifts any time of year. |
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Tagua Nut Carvings |
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Tagua Nuts |
Tagua net carvings from the Darien region of Panama
are getting better and better. And these are among the best. All tagua
carvings are one-of-a-kind individually carved and painted folk art. Check
them out!! |
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Walking Canes & Staffs |
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Walking Canes & Staffs |
Custom wood carving: Award wining carver Calvin
Richens will carve or sculpt to your specifications in a variety of woods.
Calvin says, "If you can imagine it, I can carve it."
Let me know what you would like done and we will get
together on a fair price. Contact us for a price quote. Email:
Artist@folkart.com. |
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