Right Brain Rising Gourd Art by Jan Kaplan
Colorado Plateau II
Carved gourd - ancient sand dunes, southwest rivers, inlaid river stones
Colorado Plateau II
Carved gourd - ancient sand dunes, southwest rivers, inlaid river stones
Colorado Plateau III - $80
Carved with inlaid river stones
Corn Maiden
Carved acrylic. Height: 23"
Corn Maiden
Carved, acrylic & leather dye; pyrography; wood headress. Height: 23"
Corn Maiden
Carved acrylic. Height: 23"
Corn Maiden
Carved, acrylic & leather dye; pyrography; wood headress. Height: 23"
Turtle Seeing Red
2 part bowl (turtle top comes out) - 8" diameter
Mother Earth Turtle Tracks - $70
Carved gourd with acrylic paint, pyrography, metal knob
Andrew's turtle
Carved sandstone waves, removable top
Andrew's turtle
Carved sandstone waves, removable top
Mother Earth Turtle
Carved "sandstone" layers, turtle carve-out top. 10"w x 7.5"h.
Mother Earth Turtle
Carved "sandstone" layers, turtle carve-out top. 10"w x 7.5"h.
Mother Earth Turtle top
Carved "sandstone" layers, turtle carve-out top. 10"w x 7.5"h.
Sharon's transition gourd
Basketry carving/pyro, inlaid stones, butterfly/condor gourd shards,acrylic.
Sharon's transition gourd
Basketry carving/pyro, inlaid stones, butterfly/condor gourd shards,acrylic.
Sharon's transition gourd
Basketry carving/pyro, inlaid stones, butterfly/condor gourd shards,acrylic.
Shannon's 50th Birthday Totem
Turtle & Turkey Vulture Carving - for Shannon's 50th bday
Shannon's 50th Birthday Totem
Turtle & Turkey Vulture Carving - for Shannon's 50th bday
Shannon's 50th Birthday Totem
Turtle & Turkey Vulture Carving - for Shannon's 50th bday
Turtle lost in thought
Carved, leather dyes.
Turtles Hanging Out
Double turtle gourd, carved, leather dye.
Shannon's 50th Birthday Totem
Turtle & Turkey Vulture Carving - for Shannon's 50th bday
Spirit Turtle Dream Catcher
Carved, dream catcher, removable lid.
Spirit Turtle Dream Catcher
Carved, dream catcher, removable lid.
Six Directions
Carved gourd, acrylic
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In celebration of our crazy mixed up multi-hued world. Carved gourd, acrylic, clay lips with ring. 19"H x 14"W - $250
Many Tribes
To celebrate our many shaded crazy mixed up beautiful world.
19"H x 14"W - $250
Face of Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon at dusk; colors of the 6 directions, rainbow. Condor, ravens, eagle flying above. 18"H x 11"W - $275
She Who Asks Why
Carved gourd, clay face, clay beads. 14"H x 10"W - $250
20th Anniversary Gourd Pair
Celebrating our 20th anniversary; two halves of the same gourd
20th Anniversary Gourd Pair
Carved, acrylic, dyes, wood-burned. Raven & bear fetishes. Weaving with beads, crinoid, charms.
20th Anniversary Gourd detail
Carved, acrylic, dyes, wood-burned. Raven & bear fetishes. Weaving with beads, crinoid, charms.
20th Anniversary Gourd Pair detail
Carved, acrylic, dyes, wood-burned. Raven & bear fetishes. Weaving with beads, crinoid, charms.
20th Anniversary Gourd Pair detail
Carved, acrylic, dyes, wood-burned. Raven & bear fetishes. Weaving with beads, crinoid, charms.
Multi-Racial II mask
Carved gourd with shards, beads, acrylic
Multi-Racial II mask
Carved gourd with shards, beads, acrylic
Seeing Red - Mask Wall Art
Carved, acrylic, beads, metal earrings
Ornaments - Holy Holey Moly - $15
Ornaments for the whole year!
"Arizona"
Carved pine board, acrylic 23.5" x 11"
Mother Earth Turtle
Carved pine board, acrylic 23.5" x 11"
Petroglyph Ornaments - $20
Carved from photos I've taken on the trail. Ornaments for the whole year!
Old West Gourd
Leather dye, pine needle rim, walnut slices lassoed with seagrass twine
Sandstone Swirls & River Dreams - $135
Lots of carving, turtle & gekko - inlace, acrylic; inlaid beads -9" diameter, 7.5"H
Sandstone & River Dreams - $135
Lots of carving, turtle & gekko - inlace, acrylic; inlaid beads -9" diameter, 7.5"H
Sandstone & River Dreams - $135
Lots of carving, turtle & gekko - inlace, acrylic; inlaid beads -9" diameter, 7.5"H
Mother Turtle Remembers
The basket reminds me of the hearth, and holds our memories.
Carved sandstone waves reminiscent of the ancient oceans of N. Arizona. Removable turtle stop. Gourd potshards.
Mother Turtle Remembers
The basket reminds me of the hearth, and holds our memories.
Carved sandstone waves reminiscent of the ancient oceans of N. Arizona. Removable turtle stop. Gourd potshards.
Mother Turtle Remembers
The basket reminds me of the hearth, and holds our memories.
Carved sandstone waves reminiscent of the ancient oceans of N. Arizona. Removable turtle stop. Gourd potshards.
Mother Turtle Remembers
The basket reminds me of the hearth, and holds our memories.
Carved sandstone waves reminiscent of the ancient oceans of N. Arizona. Removable turtle stop. Gourd potshards.
Gekko Basket in Sandstone - $145
Basketry carving and pyrography, clay gekko. Top is wood & inlay. 8.5" diameter
Gekko Basket in Sandstone - $145
Basketry carving and pyrography, clay gekko. Top is wood & inlay. 8.5" diameter
Basket-Mimbres Shards
Basketry carving, painted mimbres gourd shard.
Basket-Mimbres Shards
Basketry carving, painted mimbres gourd shard.
Basket bowl - $75
Carved, acrylic, woodburned, raven metal top
Basket bowl - $75
Carved, acrylic, woodburned, raven metal
Dolphin Splash
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Dolphin Splash
Carved, acrylic ocean waves
Alaska Memories Gourd
Memories of Alaska cruise. Whale/dolphin/ puffin shard.
Alaska Memories Gourd
Memories of Alaska cruise. Whale/dolphin/ puffin shard.
Gourd vases @ $55
Gourd vases @ $55
Tertulia of the Tattooed Bird Pals (set of 3)
For the bird lover - whimsical set of 3 bird pals - "Tertulia of the Tatooed Bird Pals". Each piece is approx. 7-8" diameter x 11-13" high. Set of 3 = $550. Pieces are $195, $195, $185.
Tatooed Raven I (set of 3)
1 of 3 pieces sold in this whimsical set - "Tertulia of the Tatooed Bird Pals". Each piece is approx. 7-8" diameter x 11-13" high. Raven I has carving, pyrography, acrylic paint & leather dye. - $195 (set is $550)
Tatooed Raven I (set of 3)
1 of 3 pieces sold in this whimsical set - "Tertulia of the Tatooed Bird Pals". Each piece is approx. 7-8" diameter x 11-13" high. Raven I has carving, pyrography, acrylic paint & leather dye. - $195 (set is $550)
Tattooed Raven II (set of 3)
1 of 3 pieces sold in this whimsical set - "Tertulia of the Tatooed Bird Pals". Each piece is approx. 7-8" diameter x 11-13" high. Raven I has carving, pyrography, acrylic paint & leather dye. Raven II has cool "beak earring"! $195 (set is $550)
Tattooed Raven II (from set of 3)
1 of 3 pieces sold in this whimsical set - "Tertulia of the Tatooed Bird Pals". Each piece is approx. 7-8" diameter x 11-13" high. Raven I has carving, pyrography, acrylic paint & leather dye. Raven II has cool "beak earring"! $195 (set is $550)
Tattooed Raven II (set of 3)
1 of 3 pieces sold in this whimsical set - "Tertulia of the Tatooed Bird Pals". Each piece is approx. 7-8" diameter x 11-13" high. Raven I has carving, pyrography, acrylic paint & leather dye. Raven II has cool "beak earring"! $195 (set is $550)
Tattooed Raven III (set of 3)
1 of 3 pieces sold in this whimsical set - "Tertulia of the Tatooed Bird Pals". Each piece is approx. 7-8" diameter x 11-13" high. Raven I has carving, pyrography, acrylic paint & leather dye. Raven III has walnut slices for eyes - $185 (set is $550)
Potshard Mosaic - $55
Carved, acrylic, woodburn
Potshard Mosaic - $55
Carved, acrylic, woodburn.
Mimbres Quilt
Sectioned gourd, acrylic, carved, pyro.
Mimbres Quilt
Sectioned gourd, acrylic, carved, pyro.
Petroglyph Wall w/ agave
Pyro petroglyphs, agave fiber/bead rim.
Gekkos on the run
Acrylic, carved
Gekkos up the wall - $50
Clay gekkos, acrylic, leather rim.
Gekkos up the wall - $50
Clay gekkos, acrylic, leather rim.
Eagle Woman Bear Man Couple Totem
Acrylic, leather dye, pyrography - for Kris and Mark
Eagle Woman Bear Man Couple Totem
Pyrography eagle, carved eagle soaring overhead, bears circling - for Kris and Mark
Golden eagle
Pyrography, leather dye, water soluble crayons. 8.5" w x 12.5" h.
Grand Circle Field School Logo
Carved, painted logo; painted/pyro raven & condor.
Grand Circle Field School Logo
Carved, painted logo; painted/pyro raven & condor.
Raven Butte
Carved, acrylic, dye.
Raven steals the sun
Haida (AK) legend. Carved ravens, pyro tracks.
3 ravens out for a walk - $25 with stand
Carved, pyrography tracks at bottom; acrylic, shoe polish.
Northern Bird Gourd
Acrylic and pyrography.
Northern Bird Gourd
Acrylic and pyrography.
Northern Bird Gourd
Acrylic and pyrography.
Northern Bird Gourd
Acrylic and pyrography.
Northern Bird Gourd
Acrylic and pyrography. SOLD
Butterfly Garden Folliage
Carvings, acrylic. Personal collection.
Butterfly Garden Folliage
Carvings, acrylic. Personal collection.
Butterfly Garden Folliage
Carvings, acrylic. Personal collection.
Butterfly Garden Folliage
Carvings, acrylic. Personal collection.
3 Beautiful Women
Metallic acrylic, pyrography, wire/bead embellishment.
African Woman II - $60-65
Carved, acrylic. Dyed palm fiber hair. Carved gourd head basket. Leather skirt. Earring and necklace embellishment. - $60-65 depending on size, embellishments.
African Woman II - $60-65
Carved, acrylic. Dyed palm fiber hair. Carved gourd head basket. Leather skirt. Earring and necklace embellishment. - $60-65, depending on size, embellishments.
Little Bee - $60
Carved, acrylic. Dyed palm fiber hair. Carved gourd head basket. Leather skirt. Earring and necklace embellishment.
Little Bee
Carved gourd, separate gourd headdress, palm trash, leather skirt, jewelry
Turquoise Girl
Carved gourd, separate gourd headdress, palm trash, leather skirt, jewelry
Sexy Woman Loves her Gourd - $30 w/ stand
Carved, metallic acrylic, wife/bead headdress
Sexy Woman Loves her Gourd - $30 w/ stand
Spirit Woman Shows Her Beauty - $55
Multi-layer acrylic, beaded "skirt", wire/ bead headdress.
Spirit Woman Shows Her Beauty - $55
Multi-layer acrylic, beaded "skirt", wire/ bead headdress.
Spirit Woman Shows Her Beauty - $55
Multi-layer acrylic, beaded "skirt", wire/ bead headdress.
Spirit Woman Shows Her Beauty - $55
Multi-layer acrylic, beaded "skirt", wire/ bead headdress.
Faux leather, walnuts, & pine needles gourd
Leather dye, with pine needle rim, walnut slices, and rope
Changing Woman Emerges - Grand Canyon
Carved gourd, acrylic
Changing Woman Emerges - Grand Canyon
Carved gourd, acrylic paint
Grand Canyon
Carved gourd, acrylic
Changing Woman Emerges from Grnd Cnyon
Carved gourd,
Changing Woman Emerges from Grnd Cnyon
Carved gourd, acrylicCarved gourd, acrylic
Changing Woman Emerges from Grnd Cnyon
Carved gourd, acrylic; top comes off at skyline
Changing Woman Emerges from Grnd Cnyon
Carved gourd, acrylic; top comes off at skyline
Grand Canyon
Carved gourd, acrylic with condor gourd shard
Grand Canyon
Carved gourd, acrylic
Changing Woman Emerges
Folds in Navajo Changing Woman robe become Grand Canyon walls. Multi-media.
Changing Woman Emerges
Folds in Navajo Changing Woman robe become Grand Canyon walls. Multi-media. SOLD
Grand Canyon Changing Woman
Changing Woman emerges from Grand Canyon. Carved, pyrography, acrylic, beads.
Grand Canyon Changing Woman
Changing Woman emerges from Grand Canyon. Carved, pyrography, acrylic, beads.
Grand Canyon Changing Woman
Changing Woman emerges from Grand Canyon. Carved, pyrography, acrylic, beads.
Grand Canyon Changing Woman
Changing Woman emerges from Grand Canyon. Carved, pyrography, acrylic, beads.
Grand Canyon Changing Woman
Changing Woman emerges from Grand Canyon. Carved, pyrography, acrylic, beads.
Changing Woman with Corn-Basket Robe
Changing Woman emerges from Grand Canyon with Corn-Basket robe. 35" circumference, 13.5" height
Changing Woman with Corn-Basket Robe
Changing Woman emerges from Grand Canyon with Corn-Basket robe. 35" circumference, 13.5" height
Changing Woman with Corn-Basket Robe
Changing Woman emerges from Grand Canyon with Corn-Basket robe. 35" circumference, 13.5" height
Changing Woman with Corn-Basket Robe
Changing Woman emerges from Grand Canyon with Corn-Basket robe. 35" circumference, 13.5" height
Changing Woman with Corn-Basket Robe
Changing Woman emerges from Grand Canyon with Corn-Basket robe. 35" circumference, 13.5" height
Grand Canyon & Condor at Dusk
Carved, acrylic paint. Top is removable at skyline, with carved condor - $95
Grand Canyon & Condor
Carved, acrylic paint. Top is removable at skyline, with carved condor - $95
Possibly inhabited planet
Silk dye & salt, water soluble crayons, wire/ beads, with stand.
Grafitti in the round
10" w x 8" h. Lots of pyrography. Leather dye.
Woman who doodles during mtgs
Pyrography, wire/bead headdress.
Altar Gourd
Leather dyed with agave fiber/ fimo bead rim.
Redwall Potshard Gourd
Acrylic spray, potshard gourd pieces, leather stitched rim.
Hearth Potshard Gourd
Acrylic spray, potshard gourd pieces, leather stitched rim.
Potshard Gourd - $25
Mixed acrylic, potshard gourd pieces, carved rim.
Red Wall Petroglyphs
Carved petroglyphs, agave fiber/ bead rim.
River Dreamin w' bracelet
Carved, multiple dyes, removable lid. Fimo bead bracelet.
Page's gourd - book jacket logo
Front cover of Page Lambert's "In Search of Kinship". Acrylic & beads.
Page's gourd
Front cover of Page Lambert's "In Search of Kinship". Acrylic & beads.
Southwest Doodles
Pictographs from wax relief, then leather dyed.
Starry Night Over AZ Desert
Acyrlic -painted gourd.
Earrings-Phoenix & Corn
Phoenix-Corn Earrings
Gourd Earrings
Life's a Puzzle
2-piece puzzle gourd, carved, wood burned, leather dye and acrylic
Life's a Puzzle II - $110
Woodburned, carved - contains fortune puzzle pieces.
Life's a Puzzle II - $110
Woodburned, carved - contains fortune puzzle pieces.
Swimming Upstream - $80 with stand
Carved, acrylic - painted trout
Autumn leaves I - $55
Carved, acrylic, woodburned.
Autumn Leaves II - $85
Carved, woodburned, acrylic, leather dye - leather rim.
Autumn Leaves II - $85
Carved, acrylic, woodburned, leather dye, leather rim.
Cane & Wool Woven Gourd - $85
Dyed cane, wool, interwoven - 14"H x 10W.
Quilt rattle - $85
Quilt rattle - $85
Quilt rattle - $85
Quilt rattle - $85
Doodle rattle - $75
Doodle rattle - $75
Doodle rattle - $75
Doodle rattle - $75
Petroglyph rattle - $75
Petroglyph rattle - $75
Flaming Chalice Rattle - $75
Flaming Chalice Rattle - $75
Flaming Chalice Rattle - $75
Emergence Sculpture
Taken from the 4 Hopi rebirths (4 sections of the gourd) - we keep trying again - now emerging into universality, Earth's Family. Carved, gourd scrapps. Gourd with metal stand 52" in height.
Emergence Sculpture
Taken from the 4 Hopi rebirths (4 sections of the gourd) - we keep trying again - now emerging into universality, Earth's Family. Carved, gourd scrapps. Gourd with metal stand 52" in height.
Emergence Sculpture
Taken from the 4 Hopi rebirths (4 sections of the gourd) - we keep trying again - now emerging into universality, Earth's Family. Carved, gourd scrapps. Gourd with metal stand 52" in height.
Emergence Sculpture
Taken from the 4 Hopi rebirths (4 sections of the gourd) - we keep trying again - now emerging into universality, Earth's Family. Carved, gourd scrapps. Gourd with metal stand 52" in height.
Red Wall Petroglyphs
Carved petroglyphs, acrylic or leather dye background, leather rim
Mighty Fine Spirit Doll
Acrylic, wood headress
Moving to Her Own Beat
Courd, clay, beads, acrylic
Gorgeous Old Lady Diva
Gourd, clay, seed, beads, acrylic
No Pattern to Her Life
Wax relief and acrylic
Old cracked pots
Old cracked pot
Old cracked pot
Old cracked pot
Old cracked pot
Old cracked pot
Old cracked pots
Old cracked pot
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