Unusual Gift Ideas

Zorro

Tucson Artist Bruce Butler
Metal sculpture

A great holiday gift from Verdigris Gallery. Bruce Butler is known for hand-molding steel like clay, with a passion for bringing added beauty to outdoor spaces.

Javelina Steve

Barbara R. Brown
6” x 6” /sitting  Fine Art in Concrete.

A great holiday gift from Red Rock Candle & Gift. Barbara R. Brown has been creating limited edition bronze sculptures since 1996.   Her newest venture is working with concrete which she calls “Fine Art In Concrete.”  The creation process is similar to sculpting in bronze.   Once finished, the molds are then cast in concrete making them perfectly suitable to enjoy outdoors or in.  Barbara created the original life size adult female and baby javelina for Sedona’s “Javelinas on Parade” which was designated an Arizona Treasure by Gov. Napolitano.

Waveset

Isa Cooley, Axel Soldwedel
63″x 12″ Steel

A great holiday gift idea from Eisenart Innovations. Waveset steel wall sculpture consisting of two individual pieces for flexible mounting (vertical, horizontal or diagonally). Each piece is handcrafted from steel that has been partly patinad and partly polished for a dynamic look. There are two hooks on the back of each wave for versatile mounting. May vary is shape and size.

Luminaries

A great holiday gift idea from Tlaquepaque Gifts. Specially designated luminaries honoring cancer survivors, victims and families for Festival of Lights, December, 2009. NOTE: Please state a brief message, such as In honor of or In Memory of, or just the persons name in the “Comments” box during checkout. Or simply email us with instructions.

Bird Gourd

11”H Gourd depicting a bird.

A great holiday gift idea from El Picaflor. These gourds are grown in Peru and they have been used as utensils, storage containers and musical instruments. Nowadays, they are used as decorative and artistic displays. They are engraved using a graving tool and represent animals found in the Andes.

Single Metal Heart

Isa Cooley, Axel Soldwedel
10″x  10″ Steel

A great holiday gift idea from Eisenart Innovations. Single Metal Heart, curved for a dimensioanl look. Each piece is handcrafted and then polished to achieve a swirly texture with a laquered finish to protect the surface. Includes a hook on the back for easy hanging. May vary in size and shape.

Big Wampum

Tuscon Artist Bruce Butler
Metal Sculpture

A great holiday gift idea from Verdigris Gallery. Bruce Butler is known for hand-molding steel like clay, with a passion for bringing added beauty to outdoor spaces.