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Vintage Adobe Diorama

  Lot # Z111
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Lot # Z111
System ID # 17503294
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Vintage Adobe Diorama

The scene features a family outside an adobe house, complete with traditional elements such as a horno (outdoor oven), a weaving loom, and vibrant hanging chile ristras. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in this piece provide a vivid portrayal of New Mexico culture.

Features:

  • Adobe House: The house is constructed to resemble traditional adobe structures, with a textured surface mimicking adobe mud. It includes a blue painted wooden door and window.
  • Horno: An outdoor adobe oven used for baking bread and cooking, placed adjacent to the house.
  • Chile Ristras: Red chili ristras hanging by the house, which are a common sight in New Mexico homes for drying and storing chili peppers.
  • Weaving Loom: A loom set up next to the house, displaying a woven textile in progress with vibrant colors, representing the traditional craft of weaving.
  • Figures: The diorama includes several figurines representing family members engaged in various activities:
    • A woman carrying a child on her back, dressed in traditional attire (Crafted by Teissedre).
    • A seated man holding two children, symbolizing family and community (Crafted by Teissedre).
  • Natural Elements: The scene is completed with naturalistic elements like a barren tree, dried grass, rocks, and scattered leaves, adding realism and depth to the diorama.

Condition:
Good, Dusty, Axe Handle is Detached From Axe Head on Block

Size:
12" X 22" X 27"