a couple of combs and a bowl

[dhjrcarver]

A lot of my carvings of late have been done for my other hobby of doing historical reenactments.The twin otter comb is a copy of a Seneca bone comb that dates to 1678 from NY.The swan comb is a modern adaptation.The twin beaver bowl would be a small personal eating bowl.I know these are a little different from what most carvers are doing but thought you might enjoy them.
Don Holsinger

[carver33]

Don,

Very nice work. I especially like the double swan comb.

It' really neat to be able to combine two hobbies, particularly two such as yours - being able to hand make your own period pieces.

[wildhare]

Don, I love your combs. There are several of us here that make hair combs so please post yours anytime. I like the beaver bowl too. Did you use gouges to hollow it out?
Very nice work. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Wanda

[dhjrcarver]

Thanks Wanda.The bowl was roughed out on the inside with an angle grinder using a Lancelot and a carbide nugget wheel.It was an excuse to try out my new toys!Then I used gouges,crooked knife and scrapers for a traditional finish that duplicates originals from 18th and 19th centuries.
Don Holsinger

[Sharon of the Dell]

Don, I like your work! Can't wait to see more.

[Donsexton]

I enjoyed all your pictures thank you for posting.

[Robert Cahill]

I think that is a neat idea and I like the carvings. Are the combs from bone? and the bowls are they a seneca style and what kind of wood it sure has a nice grain. I did a Haiti knife handle once but wasn't real happy with my results. Thanks for sharing.

[dhjrcarver]

Sharon and Don,thanks for your comments.Robert, the combs are carved from Micarta which is an imitation bone or ivory and carves about the same as bone.The bowl isn't a copy of any particular nation.It is carved in black walnut.
Don Holsinger