Diane Deyo Hand-Painted Leather and Rawhide Geometric Vessel

This is a contemporary artisan vessel hand-crafted by artist Diane Deyo. This unique sculptural piece is constructed from rawhide or heavy-grade leather panels, joined with visible, thick whipstitching along the four vertical seams that form its inverted pyramidal, flaring shape. The exterior surface functions as a canvas for vibrant, hand-painted geometric motifs. The design features layers of jagged, chevron-style 'peaks' in a bold palette of crimson red, turquoise, deep purple, and black against the natural cream-colored background of the hide. The interior appears to maintain the natural texture of the untanned hide. The construction is robust yet organic, signifying high-quality studio craftsmanship typical of late 20th to early 21st-century contemporary craft movements. The item is in excellent condition, showing no significant signs of wear, fading to the pigments, or structural degradation of the leather. Its distinctive silhouette and the precision of the decorative painting mark it as a signature work by Deyo, blending functional vessel forms with graphic fine art.