DONA DALTON folk art carved wood WAVY SNAKE @ HOME wooden sculpture toy wheels

  
Lovely Dona Dalton folk art hand carved and hand painted snake and his desert home. His box (aka home) that he stores in is 24" long and the wavy snake on wheels is 23" long. Good condition - great folk art item! SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE DONA DALTON pieces. You can see more of Dona's works at Artful Home website.

I have a strong attachment to the old toys and objects I had as a child, and it comes out now in my love of animals and mythology. Dona Dalton considers her work to be toys as sculpture. Drawing from observation, and an enthusiasm for the narrative potential of Egyptian mythology, she creates works that imply relationship and connection, playfulness and spirituality. A bird at the workplace or a cat in a boat can be the best of companions. Using poplar, pine, and aspen, Dalton carves wood on a band saw, and uses a rotary carver for smaller figures and details.

Like icing on a cake, the colorful layers of acrylic paint, latex enamel, and metallic leaf bring each piece to life. Dona Dalton received a BFA in sculpture from the Philadelphia College of Art.

Her work has been shown at the American Craft Council Show, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, and the Washington DC Craft Show, among others. Her work can be found in galleries throughout the USA. I want you to see all sides! Please use the photos as part of the description of the item.

I try my best to describe items. Provenance: My items come from locally sourced estate sales from the Washington DC metro area including the suburbs in Maryland and Virginia. Most are from upscale, high-end sales. Please check my feedback for customer packing satisfaction.