{"product_id":"seri-mexico-ironwood-black-sitting-dog","title":"Seri Mexico Ironwood Black Sitting Dog","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.25\"H x 2.25\" L x .75\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Ironwood with a Smooth Polished Surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeri Mexico Ironwood Black Sitting Dog is a hand-carved figurine made from desert ironwood (palo fierro, scientific name \u003cem\u003eOlneya tesota\u003c\/em\u003e), a extremely dense, heavy wood from the Sonoran Desert in northwest Mexico (and parts of the southwest US).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis style of carving originated with the Seri (Comcaac) indigenous people of Sonora, Mexico, starting in the mid-20th century as a way to generate income from tourism after economic changes disrupted their traditional livelihoods. They began with sea creatures and utilitarian items, then expanded to various animals. The craft later spread to non-Seri carvers in the region, who often produce similar pieces, sometimes using power tools.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47441641341093,"sku":"22-0771","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-0771_1.jpg?v=1769549143","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/seri-mexico-ironwood-black-sitting-dog","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}