Just finished mask...

[scooter]

Attached are pictures of a Thunderbird Spirit mask I just finished.

Alaskan Yellow Cedar, acrylic paint, horse hair, feathers. About 14\\\\\\\" high, excluding feathers.

Feedback, constructive criticism is welcome.

Better, more detailed pictures forthcoming, if desired.

Thanks for looking,

S~

[Merle Rice]

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Hey Scooter, I don\'t know anything about Spirit Masks but I do know a Good piece of Art when I see it and I\'m seeing it now. Nice smooth Finish and Painting lines are Even and Neat. Has great Eye Appeal. Merle

[neilE]

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That looks great it should draw comments where ever you place it.
Neil

[pallin]

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Outstanding Scooter! You have a great eye for Pacific NW artforms - but we knew that. I doubt anyone here is qualified to advise you on carving in this style. Thanks for sharing.

[Brian T]

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Symmetry and assymetry. They fit together. Beautiful mid coast carving, colors and finish.

[Guest]

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Carving and Paint is well done Scooter. Yellow cedar is on of my favored woods to carve.

[joepaulbutler]

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Certainly an eye catching carving, seems to be well appointed. . . JoeB

[Carver Eric]

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Absolutely stunning! Great work!

[scooter]

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Thanks all.

I\'m mostly happy with it. I had reached the point where any more carving/paint just made things worse.

Stay tuned for a PNW-style panel I just finished. All I need is some way to frame it; whether it be an actual frame or a carved border...

S~

[JoeVM]

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Lovely mask Scooter.

[Gypsy31]

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Great looking Mask, when I lived in the Pacific Northwest, I enjoyed
attending many Pow Wows with the different North West Indian Tribes
and they decorated their canoes and oars with the different masks very
similar to yours.
Oscar

[Hooked on Carving]

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Fabulous mask, looks very authentic, but I am no expert! great job.