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Across the border is the Sonoran Desert, full of grandeur and also a natural habitat of several beautiful species of deer. The deer is considered sacred by the native indigenous people of this region. The coues deer (or white tail) and the mule deer (largest of the deer species in the world) shed their antlers each year. Naturally shed antlers is part of the mysterious balance of nature and is a symbol of permanent renewal. With the utmost respect for nature and ecology, the antlers we offer share their natural whimsical form along with the creative talent of the artist to form one-of-a-kind creations for you to admire and enjoy!
Many states in Mexico are well known for wood carvers. Our friends in Guadalajara, Guanajuato and Michoacan specialize primarily in carved furniture, saint statues and custom architectural elements. All carved with small hand tools! These charming creations are for those who appreciate the time and natural artistic abilities carried down through the generations.
Montana artist Jim Dolan relates the art of “motion” and intrigue in each sculptured piece he creates! His materials range from steels, copper, brass and bronze to aluminum and marble. Methods can include various weldings, casting, carving or flame cutting. His subjects include wildlife and human figures along with abstracts or architectural sculpting. Matching materials with nature. His work has been commissioned for residential and commercial clients including shopping malls, airports, museums both in lifesize and monumental proportions. Contact Southwest Roundup for details.
Zapotec Indian 2,000 year old heritage lives on in the villages of Oaxaca, Mexico! The weavers of Teotitlan del Valle still reflect original influences from the Mayans, Aztecs and Colonial Spanish but have absorbed ideas from other cultures in history. Zapotecs continue to use 100% sheep wool and only natural dyes derived from plants and insects in their rich Oaxacan Valley. The Spanish colonial floor loom was introduced during the conquest of Mexico and remains the “machine” of today.
Master Potter, Trent Thompson creates elegant handcrafted stoneware sinks and tiles which will enhance and transform your chosen room or space. Bathrooms, kitchens, wet bars take on a new warmth and individuality! Each sink is hand thrown just for you, signed by Trent. Over 30 years of experience enables him to produce unique, high temp glazes from his own clay bodies in California. The sinks are approved for residential and commercial applications.
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