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TOTEM POTATO MASHER
Faces carved on the handle of an antique potato masher Totem Pole fashion is an example of the Old Carver’s Law: “Don’t let any wood go un-carved.” This style of carving is an exercise of letting the carver’s imagination guide the carving knife to transform a non-distinct wooden handle into a carved novelty. The faces are examples of caricature face carving that fit the shape of the wooden handle. This carving project was a gift to someone who collects antique potato mashers as well as wood carvings of many artists. I was honored to do this carving for these special friends. Read the rest of this entry »