Fred and Della Cruz have been making these wonderful figurative baskets for a number of years. Using a foundation of bear grass wrapped with yucca (white and green) and devilsclaw (black), and utilizing their amazing imagination, they continually surprise us with the next whimsical creation.
Squirrel! With a hat and carrying a basket. 6.5 inches and $160. Next is a saguaro cowboy, wearing leather chaps and a removable hat. 7 inches tall and $160. The bronco rider seems to be hanging in there. The saguaro behind him is 9 inches tall. $185. Last in this row are two ducks wearing hats. They are approx. 8.5 inches from beak to tail. $95 each.
On the left is an eagle (removable) sitting on a saguaro. 8.5 inches tall and $180 (SOLD). Next is a bighorn sheep walking by a small saguaro 7.5 inches tall and $158. A Tohono O’Odham man is sitting in front of a saguaro with a rattle and prayer feather blessing the cactus. 8 inches tall and $180. Last is a woman carrying a basket on her head. The basket is fully woven and removable. 9.25 inches tall and $220.
A Tohono O’odham woman with a traditional giaha or carrying basket. 8.5 inches tall and 10 inches wide include carrying basket. Two miniature baskets are being carried in the giaha and are included. $320. Another woman with a carrying basket. This one is just under 8 inches tall and $160. The next two are coyotes next to saguaros. The first one is 9 inches tall (to top of saguaro) and is $120. The other one is a bit smaller. 7.5 inches and SOLD.
More creatures and items next to saguaros. On the left is another bighorn sheep. The saguaro is 6 inches tall $125. Next is a desert tortoise next to a 7 inch tall saguaro. $125. A basket and rattle laying under a 6 inch tall saguaro. SOLD. This last one I’m sure has some story behind it. A cowboy hat, and cowboy boots…but no cowboy. 6.5 inches tall and $120.
