Desert Ironwood Carvings

Over 1,500 years ago desert ironwood saplings were pushing through the Sonoran Desert sands. Incredibly, some of these very desert ironwood trees are still alive today. It takes hundreds of years for a single desert ironwood tree to grow, making these some of the oldest trees in the Sonoran Desert. Because they are so long-lived, each tree forms a micro-habitat of its own. These trees provide housing, food, and protection to hundreds of different species, including birds, insects, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.

The Seri Indians have historically utilized all parts of the desert ironwood tree. They ate the seeds, made medicine from the roots, inner bark, and flowers, used the trunk for firewood, tools, and carvings, and utilized the shade provided by the dense canopy. The Seri Indians believed that carvings made from this wood brought about good fortune and long life, perhaps because the desert ironwood tree itself provides life for so many creatures.

The increasing urbanization of Arizona is encroaching on desert ironwood land, and the over-harvesting of these trees has resulted in collection regulations. Only the Seri Indians may collect this wood, and it may only be collected after the desert ironwood tree has naturally fallen. Many of these dead trees have been lying in the desert for hundreds of years, petrifying in the sun. This renders the wood even denser, making it extremely difficult to hand-carve as the Seri Indians do. It is this hardness; however, that gives the wood its beautiful sheen. Unfortunately, the dead ironwood trees will eventually diminish, and the carving of this wood will cease.

Kokopelli currently offers desert ironwood carvings in a variety of sizes and animals – from bears and wolves, to otters and armadillos. The natural look of these ironwood creations makes a great addition to any home. Each piece looks equally distinctive, whether part of a collection or on its own.

Below is a list of the many desert ironwood carvings we carry. Many of these are available in multiple sizes. If you would like to purchase any of these beautiful carvings from Kokopelli, please contact us, and we will be happy to ship it to you.

Other Collectibles:
Clay Animal Sculptures
Trail of Painted Ponies

: 112246: Desert Ironwood Carving – Cowboy Boot Clock – Small ($30)

: 112253: Desert Ironwood Carving – Bear – Extra Small ($18)

: 112256: Desert Ironwood Animal – Bear – Large ($65)

: 112257: Desert Ironwood Figure – Navajo Bear – Extra Small ($6)

: 112258: Desert Ironwood Carving – Navajo Bear – Small ($17)

: 112260 – Desert Ironwood Figure – Zuni Bear – Extra Small ($6)

: 112261: Desert Ironwood Carving – Zuni Bear – Small ($17)

: 112262: Desert Ironwood Animal – Beaver – Extra Small ($6)

: 112265: Desert Ironwood Figure – Buffalo – Mini ($11)

: 112266: Desert Ironwood Animal – Buffalo – Extra Small ($18)

: 112268: Desert Ironwood Animal – Buffalo – Medium ($35)

: 112270: Desert Ironwood Carving – Buffalo – Extra Large ($110)

: 112272: Desert Ironwood Carving – Owl on Cactus – Mini ($7)

: 112273: Desert Ironwood Figure – Cactus with Owl – Small ($15)

: 112275: Desert Ironwood Carving – Owl on Cactus – Large ($33)

: 112276: Desert Ironwood Carving – Cactus – Mini ($6)

: 112277: Desert Ironwood Figure – Cactus – Small ($11)

: 112284: Desert Ironwood Animal – Eagle – Small ($18)

: 112285: Desert Ironwood Animal – Eagle – Medium ($27)

: 112286: Desert Ironwood Carving – Eagle – Large ($45)

: 113656: Desert Ironwood Carving – Eagle – Medium ($40)

: 113664: Desert Ironwood Animal – Deer – Small ($33)

: 113665: Desert Ironwood Carving – Deer – Large ($66)

: 113667: Desert Ironwood Carving – Cowboy Boot – Small ($15)

: 113670: Desert Ironwood Carving – Cowboy Hat – Mini ($6)

: 113672: Desert Ironwood Figure – Cowboy Hat – Small ($15)

: 113673: Desert Ironwood Carving – Cowboy Boot – Mini ($6)

: 113678: Desert Ironwood Animal – Beaver – Medium ($25)

: 116205: Desert Ironwood Carving – Cat – Small ($18)

: 116226: Desert Ironwood Figure – Angel – Medium ($15)

: 116228: Desert Ironwood Carving – Beaver ($25)

: 116230: Desert Ironwood Carving – Duck – Small ($15)

Various Ironwood Carvings We Carry
Armadillo Desert Ironwood Carving Bear Bookends – Desert Ironwood Bear Desert Ironwood Carving Bear Fishing Desert Ironwood Carving Beaver Desert Ironwood Carving Bighorn Sheep Desert Ironwood Carving Buffalo Desert Ironwood Carving Bull Desert Ironwood Carving Cactus with Owl Desert Ironwood Carving Cowboy Boot Clock – Desert Ironwood Cowboy Boot Desert Ironwood Carving Coyote Desert Ironwood Carving	Deer Desert Ironwood Carving Domino Set – Desert Ironwood Eagle Head Desert Ironwood Carving Eagle Wings Desert Ironwood Carving Frog Desert Ironwood Carving Horse Desert Ironwood Carving Kokopelli Desert Ironwood Carving Moose Desert Ironwood Carving Navajo Bear Desert Ironwood Carving Owl Desert Ironwood Carving Pig Desert Ironwood Carving Quail Desert Ironwood Carving	Rabbit Desert Ironwood Carving Roadrunner Desert Ironwood Carving Saguaro Cactus Desert Ironwood Carving Scorpion Desert Ironwood Carving Sea Otter Desert Ironwood Carving Skull Desert Ironwood Carving Snake Desert Ironwood Carving Totem Pole Desert Ironwood Carving Turtle Desert Ironwood Carving Wolf Desert Ironwood Carving Zuni Bear Desert Ironwood Carving

**We try to keep this list updated; however we cannot guarantee that every item will be available at any one point in time. If you are concerned, please give us a call before your visit.

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