Indian Maiden /Bear Pin

[tnartist05]

About 10 or so years ago,while in a Antq shop,I saw this carving but it was carved out of lvory and I didnt buy it.Wish I had now.

A Native American maiden with a bear at the top. I looked through some of my scrap wood yesterday and found a thinner piece of wood,its Blackheart Sassafras,not too hard but not too soft.

Carved the carving Id seen years ago and used only stains to high light the carved areas. Mounted a pin on the back where my wife can wear it on a light coat or what every she likes.

Its 1 5/8 inches wide and 3 1/8 long.

Your thoughts are always welcome and I hope you like this pin.

Thks' Forrest

[Eddy-Smiles]

Forrest you Old Hillbilly! You're my hero! Here you've got all these other things on your mind and you can sit down and carve out such a beautiful little piece for the little lady! That's really pretty.

[tnartist05]

Eddy my wife is my hero and life time mate.She helps me in so many ways and is always there to love and support me and its hard on her at times but if I fell she would catch me.

Whats a little pin for her worth? To me its not much but she loves the ones Ive carved for her and this one is different,the bear in this carving is me always watching over her.

Thanks my ole carving buddy,we look at your bear all the time! I do when Im being a bear tearing through the ice box looking for sum-thang to eat~GRrrrrr

Your ole Tn friend,Forrest

[makenchips]

Very nice Forrest. And you remembered that all from just something you looked at 10 yrs ago. I couldn't reproduce something I seen a few days ago. I'm sure your wife will treasure it as she does you. A soulmate is very hard to find in this world. Take care and good luck tomorrow at your visit.

[markken5889]

Hey Forrest,

You took a beautiful piece of wood and made it even more beautiful! You wife is lucky to have you, and from the way I read you describing her over the past few years, you're a lucky man to have her. Nice how it works out that way. More power to you both, my friend, for a long & happy life together!

Your Mass friend,

Mark

[tnartist05]

makenchips You have to remember it took many of years to finally find the best in my life,my wife. I cant at times remember my dogs name but then again I can bring up thoughts and pictures from my childhood,OHHH?? Thats right? Im going through my 2st childhood! lol

I sure thank you and gald you liked this pin plus I appreciate your nice thoughts!!

Now whats my name again? Oh yeaaa-Trees

[tnartist05]

Mark it takes alot of years with the bad to finally get the good! Im not easy to get along with to tell the truth but working on trying to be a better person all the way around.

We will think together tonight of the questions and the whys when I see the lung Dr tomorrow,Connie will be with me,Shes missed alot of work with me but I couldnt make it with out her.

Thanks my Mass buddy for your thoughts,I value them and you.One day I might carve a duck----------pin Thought I was going to carve a nice decoy?Wasnt you,Im not a duck carver. You are!!!

Your old Tn friend,Forrest

[Merle Rice]

Hi Forrest still making those small treasures for your SWEETY. Good job and sure she will like it. Stay Well Ole Friend. Remember,you are not alone. Merle

[tnartist05]

Merle my ole friend,I always heard good things come in small packages at time. lol Im hope to improve getting well Merle,I believe I will. I thank you for ckn out this pin and your good thoughts my friend.

Forrest

[draft51@aol.com]

Great carvings Forrest, especially with all thats going on, but your an ole hound dog, that never lets go and thats good. Bravo, Forrest , and the carvings are great. fred k