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WHAT DO YOU SEE in a rough chunk of rock? The size and color? The texture and weight? Or, like our carvers, do you see the figure inside waiting to be released? Rugged warrior, noble buffalo, dancing maiden or healing bear--each a perfect union of shape, color and artfully carved detail.
OUR HAND CARVED SCULPTURES are made from alabaster from the Four Corners (Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah) area. Each artist interprets the stone in their own way, and adds unique and personal detailing that makes each piece truly one of a kind.
ENOY THE CONNECTION to Mother Earth each time you touch the smooth sides of the carving you have chosen. Notice the subtle shifts in color in the stone.
ADD THE QUIET MAJESTY of a Chieftan in full ceremonial dress to your office desk, or make a lyrical maiden the focal point of your family room. Give a gift of a healing bear carved with a spirit line and decorated with its own medicine bundle.
A HAND CARVED ALABASTER SCULPTURE makes a perfect gift, and one that can be appreciated in any décor.
Native American sculptures
About the alabaster in Native American sculptures-
Alabaster is a non-metallic mineral that contains no ores. It is used in many Native American sculptures. This terra alba mineral is found in two types of rocks in deposits embedded in the ground and in open pits. It can be found anywhere from 12 to 20 feet below a layer of shale and two or three feet below the surface of the rock. It is found in naturally in the United States. It's ranges from 2.2 to 2.7 on the Mohs scale, which makes it an ideal medium in which to work.
The transformation from rock to a carved piece of art can only be achieved by a master. Our alabaster Native American sculptures are carved by Navajos who use everything from saws to chisels to get those fine features sculpted into the rough pieces of stone. Our Corn Maiden quartet are done by a husband and wife team from the Iselt Pueblo.
