For ocoee53 by Rainastorm
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Yesterday, Rendo member ocoee53 posted the image "Knapping" that took me back to when I was a kid. My dad, being part Indian and very much into Indian craft work has always had some sort of new project going. One was carving arrowheads like ocoee53 had posted. After I had commented, ocoee53 mentioned he'd like to see some of my dads work, so here are some shots...Enjoy! :-)
1. An assortment of the different styles baskets and boxes...they are all made of birch bark, the darker ones here have had images etched into the sides for decoration. He uses Sweet Grass and roots to sew the boxes together. The others here are decorated with porcupine quills.
2. Knives he has carved in entirety. He uses antler allot of the time for his handles.
3. Different shapes of the etched basket, he uses water and a knife to scrape designs into the birch bark.
4. Set of four boxes I took shots of for him at one time. If you can think it, he usually can put it on a box, or knife handle, cane, whatever. lol
5. These three boxes are kinda special. Dad has always said he'd make us a box each with something we would like on them. The first one here is the one he made me with the black bear, second is my younger sisters, this is one of the first designs dad started putting on boxes and the third with the rose is my youngest sisters (lunchlady on Rendo).
6. Number six are a few canes dad has carved.
He does much more as well...and I've only just touched the surface as to how much work and effort goes into making any one of the items shown. You should see his bead work! I hope you enjoyed them!

Comments (57)
Splendid collection my friend, wonderful shot, well done!
there are a lot of cool stuff here my friend, nice job
Very cool!
outstanding talent your father has and superb collage.my son is part Cherokee and Chickasaw
most excellent your dad is a great artist and above all,the native culture must be given to further generations as well as not to loose .a lot has been lost already. the witheys with their diseases,and their greed, and the whiskey did a bad job.
I have to say, I am greatly impressed Rosy... You never said.. Part Indian huh? Now I AM impressed... These are mightily cool.. A great set of shots, excellently set out.. Well done.. Goodness! I'm impressed! The Knife handles are VERY cool indeed..... Rob
These are beautiful..Now i know where your wonderful talent comes from...Did ya know I was native american - Cherokee.
Your dad does great work Rose. Safe to say he is in Maine? Glad you showed us his work...very impressive:)
sour my beautiful. Me I adore the native ones and their savours like. Cheer aFor nd mile mercies. They are splendid objects. I contemplate with the respect of large Wise ((5++)) Pour sure ma belle . Moi j'adore les natives et leurs saveurs comme . Bravo et mile mercis . Ce sont de magnifiques objets . Je contemple avec le respect des grand Sages ((5++))
Wonderful collage.
Cool shots and collage.
Beautiful collage of your father's work! Excellent tribute!
Excellent photo collage of priceless objects and memories!!!
Excellent display!!
Native artwork has always held such a special and treasured place in my heart. So very powerful and beautiful! I really like the display here, as you have composed a lovely 'mosaic' of beauty and creativity! Lovely presentation and idea!
Wonderful and very creative work
Awesome collection! Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful collage of excellent and very beautiful shots. Your father's works are fantastic.
Excellent collage, really well done. Worthy work!
Excellent and wonderful collage of your fathers work! I love all of his work! Cece
This is just phenomenal work ! Thanks for sharing it :)
Most Excellent!
Your dad is very clever. He does lovely work.... and it runs in the family. : )
Awesome job Rose :) Your father has some real talent!
Excellent Shots,Your Dad is very Talented:)
Outstanding ! Go Dad ! ! ! ! Thanks for sharing Rose :)
A very lovely and beautiful collage, with great colours !!! 5* Excellent, dear Rose :) Hugs Karin :)