Bamboo Craftsman
竹細工師
by Wada Sanzo
- Date:
- c. 1940
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
Typical Price
"Bamboo Craftsman" depicts an artisan at work with this essential Japanese material, part of Wada's celebrated Occupations series (Shokugyou Zukushi). The documentary value of these prints increases as traditional crafts disappear. Lifetime editions typically sell for $500-$1,000, while posthumous Watanabe reprints are very accessible at $200-$500.
Description
An artisan weaving bamboo into baskets and other household items, a craft requiring years of training.
