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.
The first one is a bunny sitting under a saguaro cactus. 9 inches tall and $95 (SOLD). Next is 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.
On the left is an eagle (removable) sitting on a saguaro. 8.5 inches tall and $180 (SOLD). Next is a bighorn sheep walking by a small saguaro 7.5 inches tall and $158. A Tohono O’Odham man is sitting in front of a saguaro with a rattle and prayer feather blessing the cactus. 8 inches tall and $180. 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. The next two are coyotes next to saguaros. The first one is 9 inches tall (to top of saguaro) and is $120. The other one is a bit smaller. 7.5 inches and SOLD.
More creatures and items next to saguaros. On the left is another bighorn sheep. The saguaro is 6 inches tall $125. Next is a desert tortoise next to a 7 inch tall saguaro. $125. A basket and rattle laying under a 6 inch tall saguaro. $75. 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.
