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.
Two images of a “Eagle Man” which Fred tells us appears in Tohono O’Odham stories. 8 inches tall and $160
A roadrunner, 6 inches tall and about 7 inches from tail to beak. $120..
Three saguaros that Fred just brought in. The first has a basket and a rattle. Just over 5.5 inches tall and $95. The next one has a flat basket and rattle under it. 6 inches tall and $95. A jack rabbit with an attitude, resting under. sahuaro. 7.5 inches tall. $120.
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.
Next is a bighorn sheep walking by a small saguaro 7.5 inches tall and $158. 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. Next is a coyote walking next to a saguaro. 9 inches totop of saguaro and is $120.
More creatures and items next to saguaros. On the left is another bighorn sheep. The saguaro is 6 inches tall $125. 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.
