Inspired by SW Indian art I did this in wood and mounted it above my mailbox -- sort of an Avatar to make it easier than a number to identify the house (I think).

I've not been doing much carving for many months -- that nemesis, Arthur Itis been keeping me idle. I did just get started a few weeks ago and this is my first piece in a looooong while.

The Rescue Duck brings Jack Daniels ... the Elixer of Life

Old Number 7 Rescue Duck
As most everyone knows, the St. Bernard Dog is a very large breed of dog, a working dog from the Swiss Alps, originally bred for rescue. The breed has become famous through tales of alpine rescues, as well as for its enormous size. The dog carries a small barrel filled with brandy which is used to quickly warm up those lost or injured in the Alps.
However, not many of you have ever heard of the Jack Daniels rescue Duck whose daring rescues have taken him to all corners of the earth in order to save those who have run out of Old Number Seven and are not in close proximity to a store in which they can refill their supply. The amazing duck is able to quickly find and fulfill the needs of those poor deprived individuals.
Text and concept by Al B. (the guy with the oversize ice cream cone).

Egyptian Swimmer Spoon

An Egyptian Swimmer Spoon -- used to hold cosmetic powders and such. I carved this one at the request of a neighbor/friend . The original is in the Louvre, this one I carved in black walnut using a picture in a magazine as my guide or model.

Egyptian Spoon Swimmer (or Swimmer Spoon)

The picture I worked from to make the carving

Common Loon carved in basswood

Ever See A Happier Guy?

Al was pretty happy --- until he tried to lick the cone! It's cement !