The most cantankerous woman who ever roamed the Southwest.
Born in Mexico City in 1823, she and her husband (who died mysteriously early on in their marriage) set up their cattle ranch on land that would become Texas in 1848. She fought off American militia when they tried to seize her land and even took a bullet in the eye.
She had 10 children, all of whom were fathered by different outlaws, and turned the ranch into one of the most profitable in the region. She held her own with all the roughnecks and couldn't be bullied. She drank, spit, cussed like a fallen woman, and smoked Cuban cigars. Legend says that when she finally died they had to bury her 3 times before she would stay put...they kept finding her corpse up on the porch in her rocker the morning after the funerals.
Granny Muerta is a sculpted corpse bust with eye patch, cigar, and other details under a 5 inch glass dome.
Available this Saturday at Ghoultide Gathering.
13 comments:
You sir, are magical!
Your art is some of the most amazing pieces ever!
You are so inspiring. Thank you.
LOVE the story behind the piece too.
I wish I could've known her... But, at least I know OF her.
"Legend says that when she finally died they had to bury her 3 times before she would stay put..." - made me laugh out loud. Thanks for that, bub.
That's my kind of woman!
Poor dead Granny! At least she had one hell of a life - good to know she enjoyed lots of sex and a good cigar from time to time too! Have an amazing time at Ghoultide this weekend Will!
Lori
...Seems like I know someone like this... I bet a dollar to a donut she looks just like that today! hee,hee,hee ;o)
...Love her Will - you my dear are "The Master" of macabre. :o)
...Blessin's...
You sir, are just amazing. I love the story...and the missing eye is just perfect.
Cheers!
I love the tales that you spin around your pieces. They make the package! Do you include them with the doll, or do you leave it up to the new owner to create their own?
No wonder she didn't want to stay buried. .she was too full of life to give it up so easily! What a woman!!!!
Cannot wait to see Granny in person!!! See you in a few days William!!
Laurie
love it and the story....awesome!!
I love her!!! And that her husband died mysteriously on their marriage no less... You've got a great story going there as well as a coolllll doll!
Pattee : )
Now, that is cool....
I'll trade you my bike for it. Sound good?
Um Andrew, if you get rid of the my pretty pony basket in front and the glitter tassles on the handlebars we may be able to do business!
i think granny muerta was a relative of mine. how did the show go? we missed it again. hope you sold lots!
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