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Studies: animal
168 Insect (beetle or termite?)
Wood
3.375” long x 1.75” wide
Whittled from a bit of hardwood lumber, this creature was
probably not carved from life—its wings sprout from the
abdomen, not the thorax—but undoubtedly was inspired by
the pests AR encountered in his home, garden or produce
business. It is a rudimentary piece of carving, given perhaps to
a grandchild (one of the six legs is missing; another has been
glued back in place).
50 Fish
Wood
4” long x 1.25” high
115 Fish
Wood
24” long x 7.5” wide
157 Three fish
Wood
12.5” long x 3.25” wide
7.75” long x 2” wide
4.5” long x 1.25” wide
12 Fish and bear
Wood
Fish: 8.5” long x 2” wide
Bear: 3.25” x 2.5”
AR carved the same fish several times in several sizes. All are
sculpted from flat pieces of wood and detailed with simple
chiseling. The largest and most clearly defined of the series
(no. 115) might be a salmon or mackerel; it resembles a
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