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Rare hand-carved gourd artwork by Ridge Kunzel featuring a powerful Native American reinterpretation of the classic European fable, The Hare …
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Rare hand-carved gourd artwork by Ridge Kunzel featuring a powerful Native American reinterpretation of the classic European fable, The Hare and the Tortoise.
This piece beautifully reimagines the well-known story through a Southwestern / Native artistic lens. The traditional European moral tale is transformed into a dynamic, flowing composition rendered in bold black against warm terracotta and copper tones. The stylized hare and tortoise appear in motion within a circular design reminiscent of Pueblo and Southwest iconography, emphasizing balance, movement, and storytelling through symbolism.
Crafted from a natural gourd, the organic shape and intact curved stem enhance its authenticity and sculptural presence. The hand-carved and painted surface highlights the texture of the gourd while preserving its natural character.
This is not simply a decorative object—it is a cross-cultural storytelling piece, blending European literary tradition with Native American artistic expression. A meaningful addition for collectors of Native American art, Southwestern decor, or unique handcrafted storytelling pieces.
This is a small gourd with seeds, approx. 6.5" high (including the stem). Good condition with some paint wear on one of the turtles legs.
Great Easter decor.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 5.5ʺD × 6.5ʺH
- Styles
- Native American
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Gourd
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- some paint wear on one of the turtles legs some paint wear on one of the turtles legs less
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