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Basket with Mask by Robert Rivera

Basket with Mask by Robert Rivera

Regular price $ 2,400.00
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A remarkable basket featuring a detailed gourd mask centerpiece surrounded by intricate painted patterns, pottery shards and natural materials. Textured surfaces, dyed elements, and finely placed accents create visual depth and ceremonial presence—classic hallmarks of Rivera’s most collectible works.

About the Artist
Robert Rivera transforms gourds into highly collectible fine art through carving, stitching, etching, and adorning each piece with natural elements such as horsehair, feathers, shells, and turquoise.

Features & Measurements

  • Approx. 34" Diameter x 7" D
  • Hand-painted mask and basket design with mixed natural materials
    • Gourd canteen
    • Turkey feathers
    • Willow sticks
    • Brass nails
    • Horsehair
    • Tin cones
    • Yucca sticks
    • Deer leather
  • Textured, carved, and patinated detailing
  • One-of-a-kind original by Robert Rivera

 

About the Artist: Robert Rivera

Robert Rivera – Gourd Sculptor and Visionary Artist

“I am not the first person to recognize the beauty of gourds. I get a lot of inspiration from the Native American people.” – Robert Rivera

Robert Rivera transforms the humble gourd into fine art—each piece a reflection of spirit, culture, and imagination. Inspired by the natural beauty and traditions of the Southwest, Rivera sees every gourd as a living canvas waiting to reveal its story.

Drawing from ancient Anasazi, Hohokam, and Mimbres designs, his creations include medicine men chanters, Navajo warriors, Hopi butterfly maidens, and storytellers with intricate detail and motion. Rivera’s artistry is defined by both craftsmanship and curiosity—each gourd is stitched, etched, scorched, and adorned with natural materials such as yucca fiber, turquoise, horsehair, raffia, heishi, shells, and feathers.

Possibly the first artist to elevate gourds into a fine art medium within the contemporary Southwest movement, Rivera’s work bridges ancient inspiration with modern vision. Each sculpture celebrates the transformation of a simple form into an object of power, beauty, and timeless symbolism.

Black Arrow presents this extraordinary collection of Robert Rivera’s gourd sculptures—where imagination, tradition, and spirit meet.

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Basket with Mask by Robert Rivera

Basket with Mask by Robert Rivera

$ 2,400.00

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At Black Arrow Native American Jewelry & Art, we are proud to certify that all pieces labeled as Native American made are handcrafted by enrolled members of federally recognized tribes or certified Native artisans. We strictly adhere to the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (IACA), a federal law that prohibits the misrepresentation of products as Native American made unless they truly are.

By working directly with Native artists and reputable trading partners, we ensure every piece we represent is a genuine expression of Native American culture and artistry.

When you purchase from Black Arrow, you are investing in authentic craftsmanship and helping to sustain Indigenous traditions.

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We take great pride in the turquoise featured in our jewelry. Every stone is hand-selected for its authenticity, visual quality, and origin.

Our turquoise is:

  • Genuine, never plastic or imitation
  • Stabilized only when necessary for durability (and always disclosed)
  • Often sourced from renowned mines such as Kingman, Golden Hill, Sleeping Beauty, Dry Creek, Sonoran Gold, and more.

    We maintain transparency about stone treatments and origins, and our team is trained to answer your questions with honesty and care.
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