Gourd art
We carry art by the most well-known gourd artist, Robert Rivera . |  | |
Robert Rivera did a Kachina series and this is his interpretation of the Crow Mother Kachina. The main body is a gourd, and is embellished with feathers, lapis, shell, fabric and other materials. Each of Robert's unique one of a kind pieces are signed and dated.
Anasazi Replica Olla by New Mexico gourd artist Robert Rivera. One large gourd hollowed out creates this replica of a Anasazi ceramic vessel. Measures 15 inches by 13 inches tall.
Mudhead Kachina Gourd Mask- The natural squash has been left in it's original color and accented with fabric, feathers, leather, and horsehair. Hangs on the wall and measures 15 inches long.
Robert Rivera recreates traditional Pueblo art forms in gourds. The Crow Mother Kachina (Angwusnasomtaka) is a figure of great dignity and considered by many Hopi to be the Mother of all Kachinas. This is Robert's interpretation of that doll. Measures 16 inches tall.
Acoma Lady has a pot on her head, her body is a natural gourd and she is decorated with leather and Robert has painted a design on her. The pot on her head is a real Acoma piece of pottery. Robert often uses Native American accents on his fine, one of a kind gourd sculptures. The Lady stands 10 inches tall.
Gourd Mask by New Mexico artist Robert Rivera. Robert layers his work with paint, natural materials like horse hair, shell, feathers, jewelry, and plenty of creativity. Measures 22 1/2 inches from tip to tip.
Deer Mask by gourd artist Robert Rivera measures 26 1/2 inches long. The mask is decorated with real antlers, turquoise and shell. The main body of the mask is a natural gourd and is painted.
"Petroglyph People" by gourd artist of New Mexico, Robert Rivera. This wall piece is a colorful Shaman that has lots of character and plenty of objects that give him spiritual power. There are feathers, turtle shells, horse hair, bones and shells and beads. Measuring 45 inches by 57 inches.
"Tablita Lady"- by gourd artist Robert Rivera of New Mexico. The headdress has a night sky with stars in it, the figure is decorated with turquoise, shells, feathers and leather. The body is the natural form of the gourd and left in the dried fruit color. She measures 11 3/4 inches tall.
Robert Rivera's prehistoric buffalo has a heartline embellished with a natural turquoise stone. Birds fly in the sky and there is yucca plant in the foreground. The natural color of the gourd gives the background a feeling echoing back to the cave paintings of the ancient people.
