Ray Shaw

Ray spent a career as a high school music teacher while maintaining a creative interest in working with wood.  Creating the masks came from a fascination with Native American figures as well as rock art throughout New Mexico.  The masks are made of natural aspen tree trunks and are stylized to depict the Native American culture.  The use of natural materials, such as antlers and horsehair, complete the colorful pieces.  Recently Ray became interested in clay and began utilizing ceramics to create new stylized subjects like the horses.  All pieces are one-of-a kind and Ray will accept custom commissioned requests. Ray's website may be found at www.raybetart.com.

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