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Vintage decorative ceramic bell featuring artwork in the distinctive style of Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia. The design depicts a Southwestern Native American child dressed in white beside a large yellow sunflower, with the DeGrazia signature incorporated into the artwork. The bell has a turned wooden handle and an interior clear faceted bead clapper suspended from metallic cord. Original interior label reads “Hand Painted in U.S.A. Sandstone Creations, Tucson, Arizona.” An attractive DeGrazia collectible with classic Southwestern imagery.
Materials: Ceramic / pottery, wood handle, paint, metallic cord, faceted acrylic or crystal-style bead
Dimensions: Approximately 4 1/2 inches tall overall and 2 inches wide at the base
Age: Vintage, likely late 20th century
Condition: Good vintage condition with minor surface wear and light marks consistent with age and previous display. Wooden handle and interior clapper are intact. Original Sandstone Creations label remains present. No obvious chips or cracks visible in the photos.
Brand/Maker: Sandstone Creations, Tucson, Arizona; Ted DeGrazia design
Artist Signed: Yes, DeGrazia signature incorporated into the painted design
Country of Manufacture: United States
Use / Type: Decorative Bell / Collectible
Style: Southwestern / Modern Folk Art
Production Technique: Molded ceramic, hand-painted in the U.S.A., with turned wooden handle
Color: Cream, white, yellow, green, brown, red
Theme: Southwestern / Native American / Child / Sunflower / Nature