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To understand even the simplest of methods used by native peoples is to appreciate the value of conservation. In honor of them, in hope for us.

Size: 13" tall x 4" wide

Media: aspen wood • fish hangs from contrasting blend of milkweed and inner sagebrush bark cordage • hang height adjusted via hangman’s noose • clematis cordage body wrap • sinew glue paint-binder derived from deer, elk, antelope & moose tendons • charcoal and red ochre paint pigments • burnished with deer antler & finished with beeswax • paints and cordage made by hand just as the prehistoric people made them

 

Size: 14" tall x 5" wide

Media: aspen wood • fish hangs from buckskin leather cordage • sharpened greasewood ribs with fire hardened tips & ring of red ochre/sinew glue paint • five separate body wraps of deer sinew • burnished with deer antler & finished with beeswax

Size: 19" tall x 5.5" wide

Media: burned birch wood • patinaed copper eye • red & yellow ochers • hangs from double twisted cordage made from salvaged belt

Size: 11" tall x 4" wide

Media: aspen wood • fish hangs from singed agave cordage • colors from firing & grape pulp • four separate body wraps are deer sinew painted with charcoal/sinew glue paint • burnished with deer antler & finished with beeswax

The beeswax combined with the fired aspen wood and grape pulp give this piece an unusual yet very charming fragrance that lasts for several months.

 

 

Size: 12" tall x 4" wide

Media: aspen wood • fish hang from salvaged leather shoe lace • fired then stained with black tea • burnished with deer antler & finished with beeswax

Size: 16" tall x 5" wide

Media: aspen wood • fish hangs from double twisted agave cordage • non-toxic water based paints • jute dreads • reclaimed copper wire on tail fin and eye

   

Size: 17" tall x 5" wide

Media: burned birch wood • fish hangs from double twisted & stained agave cordage • heavy jute cordage body wrap • handmade wheat paste paint with red & yellow ochers • bees wax cut with 100% citrus solvent

   

Size: 16" tall x 5.5" wide

Media: burned aspen wood • sharpened red osier ribs • beeswax finish • hangs from double twisted cordage made from salvaged belt

 

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