{"product_id":"san-xavier-mission-wind-bell","title":"San Xavier Mission Wind Bell: A 21-Inch Tribute to the \"White Dove of the Desert\"","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArchitectural Grace \u0026amp; Frontier Resilience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eSan Xavier\u003c\/b\u003e is a foundational piece in the original \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eMission Wind Bell Collection™\u003c\/b\u003e. Inspired by the Mission San Xavier del Bac near Tucson—the oldest intact European structure in Arizona—this design honors the \"White Dove of the Desert.\" It is a work of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"251\"\u003eModernist Alchemy\u003c\/b\u003e, designed to bring a sense of grounded, historical elegance to contemporary landscapes, private courtyards, and sun-drenched interior retreats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtisan Craftsmanship: Hand-Forged Authenticity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIn a world of mass-produced aluminum, the San Xavier stands apart as a hand-fabricated original. Individually wrought at the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003eLago Luna Studio in Virginia\u003c\/b\u003e, this bell represents a modern evolution of 18th-century metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Living Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Each bell features our signature torched-copper patina. This displays a rich, weathered character that honors the \"Frontier Mission\" aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAcoustic Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered for a full-bodied, earthy resonance. The San Xavier offers a melodic, percussive timbre that captures the atmospheric spirit of the high desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Maker’s Mark:\u003c\/b\u003e Authenticity is guaranteed by the artist’s monogram—a small \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003e\"M\"\u003c\/b\u003e hand-stamped onto the striker—identifying it as a genuine \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"140\"\u003eMarc Staples\u003c\/b\u003e original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Narrative: A Legacy of the Pimería Alta\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eEstablished in 1692 by Father Eusebio Kino and completed in 1797, San Xavier del Bac is a masterpiece of Spanish Colonial architecture. Built through the collaboration of Franciscan missionaries, architect Ignacio Gaona, and the O'odham people, the church remains a living place of worship. Our bell captures the endurance of this sacred space, transforming architectural history into a functional work of sound art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Display Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 21 inches (from the top of the 10\" heavy-duty hanging chain to the bottom of the sail).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBody Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\" High (Body + Striker Assembly) x 3\" Wide x 3\" Deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-fabricated steel and select repurposed architectural metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Individually handcrafted in Buffalo Junction, Virginia, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lago Luna Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41158832718003,"sku":"wb_san_xavier","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/3367\/6630\/products\/San-Xavier-Wind-Bell-Lago-Luna-Studio-24630449012915.jpg?v=1743141464","url":"https:\/\/lagoluna.com\/products\/san-xavier-mission-wind-bell","provider":"Lago Luna Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}