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Title: Native American Drum Chandelier - Hello!
Post by: Gidget on April 11, 2012, 12:37:05 AM

Hello - First post - My names gidget :)

-Native American Drum Head Chandelier - Hand signed

Comes from Santa Fe, New Mexico from what i know

Solid Old Growth Cedar Cypress, Hand Hewn, Mortis And Tenon Joined...(I think. you tell me :))

I purchased it at an art/antique auction 10 years ago and would love to know more about the item...
I have tried searching & finding the artist & am coming up empty handed, Any information would be genuinely appreciated!

I think the Signature reads:
H.J. Meck 97'

LINK TO VIEW PICTURES: http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c363/flhottie626/
- My pics are to big... sorry there is other pictures in there of other items i am trying to research. lol

Title: Re: Native American Drum Chandelier - Hello!
Post by: mart on April 11, 2012, 02:56:41 PM

Made by HJ Nick,, Scottsdale Art Factory,,  He is still working and making them in different designs !!

Title: Re: Native American Drum Chandelier - Hello!
Post by: sapphire on April 11, 2012, 04:17:59 PM

A bio on HJ Nick.......from artfactory

http://www.artfactory.com/page.html?chapter=20&id=28

Title: Re: Native American Drum Chandelier - Hello!
Post by: mart on April 11, 2012, 05:20:51 PM

Thanks Sapphire !!  Had to hit the garden with hubby and get fertilizer out !! Thats all I had time to type out !! ( A speed typist I ain`t ) !!

Title: Re: Native American Drum Chandelier - Hello!
Post by: Gidget on April 11, 2012, 09:29:11 PM

Hahaha you guys are awesome!!! thank you again!!!