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Lot # K588

Wanda Sparks Carved & Stone-Inlaid Art Gourd Vessel View Watchlist >

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Lot # K588
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Wanda Sparks Carved & Stone-Inlaid Art Gourd Vessel

This exceptional art gourd by Wanda Sparks, a New Mexico artist known for her finely detailed mixed-media gourd work, showcases the rich possibilities of this unique medium. Sparks is recognized through regional exhibitions, including features by the Artists of Picacho Hills, where her gourd sculptures highlight her mastery of carving, texturing, coloring, and inlay.

This vessel displays layered red and green carved panels bordered in warm gold tones, along with smooth polished stone inlays that create a dimensional, mosaic-like surface. The etched rim adds a final note of craftsmanship, demonstrating the careful shaping and finishing required in contemporary gourd art. Sparks’ work transforms organic forms into striking sculptural pieces, making this an appealing addition to Southwestern, folk-art, and mixed-media collections.

CONDITION

In excellent condition with no damage. Surfaces are clean, and all carved, painted, and inlaid elements remain intact and well-defined.

DIMENSIONS

Height: 7 inches
Diameter: 9 inches
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