Milk and Cookies
2 ratings since posting on Tuesday, June 28, 2005
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I am promoting the indigenous artwork of David Elizondo-Elizondo, also known by his Maleku name, "Kanherreu". The Malekus are a small tribe of some 600 members located near Guatuso in Costa Rica. They have their own language, and David is making his living selling his traditional artwork. David was born in Palenque Tonjibe in Costa Rica on Dec 17, 1978. He began doing Maleku artwork at age 17. David has never had any instruction, and he works strictly from his own inspiration in keeping with the Maleku culture. Much of his work is based on his perception of his natural surroundings... the Maleku reservation. At a very early age, he instinctively felt a natural affinity and love for artwork, and he believed that this was his "calling". David began his career by carving and painting traditional, ceremonial masks, and then he gradually began adding other pieces to his repertoire over time. He uses no machinery, and his only tools are a knife, sandpaper, paints, and his hands. Representative pieces of artwork can be viewed at www.maleku.com/artwork.htm. Anyone wishing to purchase art items or learn more about the tribe can do so by contacting me at info@maleku.com. - Carol , posted 05/07/07 |
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