![]() ![]() they are available in the larger table lamps (approximately 23 inches tall) or smaller vanity lamps (approximately 12 inches tall). Ironwood table lamps consist of animal carvings that are mounted on rustic ironwood base's. Incorporating the uniqueness and beauty of desert ironwood, we have developed a line of handcrafted ironwood lamps and home accents. Ironwood lamps and home accents - view catalog or new items Our ironwood carving collection includes numerous types, styles and sizes of animals. it is possible that each carving may appreciate in value. there is a limited supply of true ironwood and a diminishing number of carvers. the result of this handwork is that no two pieces are identical. 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. once the wood has been gathered, each piece is hand crafted using very simple tools. today, their descendants and other local villagers carry on this important cultural tradition. 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. the wood is cut and gathered with government-issued permits. the artisans search extensively for naturally fallen trees. the government has prohibited the harvesting of living ironwood trees, and no green wood is suitable or used for carving. years of exposure in this hot, dry environment cause the natural resins to collect, condense and cure, thus transforming the wood into very dense and heavy ironwood. to be suitable for carving, the wood must be exposed to the extremes of the climatic conditions that exist only in the desert. it is handcrafted from desert ironwood, a very dense and heavy wood of intriguing origin. Ironwood carving is a unique form of art from the sonoran desert of southern arizona and northern mexico. Ironwood carvings and accessories - view catalog of land animals, marine life, magnets, keychains & ornaments, or new items ![]()
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