Gourd
Art by John GibsonOf all known plants the gourd is the only one experts believe spanned the world in pre-historic times. Native Americans used gourds for many purposes: water vessels, pots for cooking with heated stones, dippers, spoons, funnels, ladles, birdhouses, whistles, rattles and masks used in dance ceremonies. John Gibson uses styles and motifs that often represent various Native American tribes of the plains and southwest areas. With reasonable care as with pottery or glass, these gourds can last a lifetime. Each of Gibson's designs are a multi-step process. The gourd is washed, cut, sanded and leveled. Then the design is drawn on and burned into the gourd's hard shell. Gibson uses dyes for color and to give a textured three dimensional look not possible with paint. Finishing designs are etched with a high-speed drill. He adds a final touch with such materials as bone, horse hair, leather or turquoise.
Salamander Motif
13-1/4", $420
Turquoise with Wolf Paw Motif
11", $340
Sunface Motif
11-1/2", $420
Buffalo Motif
10-1/2", $330
Kokopelli Motif
11-1/4", $370
Black Bear Motif
10", $360
Mibres Pottery Motif
14", $380
Grizzly Pair Motif
11", $330
Eagle Feather Motif
10", $270
End of the Trail Motif
10-1/2", $440
Turquoise Fetish Bear Motif
11", $420
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129 B North Plaza
Taos, NM 87571
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