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Award of Excellence in Traditional Carving
~ $250.00 ~ Courtesy of Karen & Stephen Strom ~
"Pima Woman"
by Phillip C. Robles, Pima - Gila River Indian Community
Photos by Jannelle Weakly
Description: Carving of a Pima woman searching for cactus fruit. Hand carved of pecan root and saguaro rib. A wood burner was used for details.
About this Award: Awarded for carving that adheres most to cultural content, other than a Katsina doll.
Jurors' Comments:
M. Polyestewa: Very unusual, it's a Pima carving and I've been picking fruit with them for many years and this piece is made from saguaro ribs (cactus). I chose it because for these people a long time ago it was their survival food. They use it to make preserves, syrups, and drinks and dry them out for winter use to survive.
A. Abeita: Unique choice of materials and the imagery represents a beautiful cultural concept.
J. Ware: We had very few sculptural pieces to choose from in this category and I hope this award encourages other sculptors to enter their pieces in the future.
Phillip C. Robles
