Billiot, Ivy (Houma, LA. b. 1948). A group of four painted and carved wood animals. Tallest: 5" x 8 1/2" x 3". Shortest: 3 1/2" x 7" x 2 1/4". ++Tiger. 2001. Signed on base. ++Panther. Apr. 2001. Signed on base. ++Elephant. ++Panda. Missing ear.
Provenance: From the collection of Betty-Carol Sellen and Martha Burt. Ivy Billiot is a Houma tribe American Indian artist. His father, Cyril Billiot, was also a wood carver. His carvings are much more "lifelike" than Cyril's as he follows photographs and pictures of his subjects to carve and paint them. Betty-Carol Sellen purchased these items directly from the artist at his home and at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

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