Sylvia A. Hendrickson Gourd Art Figure

Handcrafted by Las Cruces gourd artist Sylvia A. Hendrickson, this striking sculpture is a signed example of her expressive natural-material artistry. The figure is formed from a hand-painted dried gourd, richly finished in deep maroon and brown tones, and mounted on a circular wood base. The head is adorned with an elaborate arrangement of iridescent feathers, while the shoulders are draped in a fringed black leather cape. Accented with strands of multicolored glass beads in green, red, and black, the figure holds a small wooden bowl containing dried organic elements.

Hendrickson, known for her Las Cruces-based “Sylvia’s Gourds” studio, is celebrated for transforming natural gourds into vibrant sculptural forms through carving, painting, and embellishment with feathers and beads. This signed example beautifully represents her Southwest-inspired folk-art aesthetic and attention to organic form and texture—a distinctive addition to any art or gourd collection.

Dimensions:

Height: 17 inches
Width: 4 inches
Mounted on natural wood base
Please Note: Soup for Scale in Photo

Condition:

Good condition overall, with no damage noted. The gourd surface shows natural texture and minor age-appropriate wear. Feathers, beads, and leather elements remain intact and well-kept. Signature “Sylvia” clearly burned into the underside of the wood base.