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Ironwood carving is a unique form of art
from the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico. It
was handcrafted from desert Ironwood (Olneya Testota), a very dense and
heavy wood of intriguing origin.
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 hand crafted 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 handwork
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 each carving may appreciate in value. |