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Old 05-22-2010, 01:04 PM
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Default Northwest Indian Piece
Its a Hummingbird in Butternut , I have been working on this for the last 6 months off and on when i go to the Senior center for free carving on tuesday mornings!!
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Old 05-22-2010, 01:21 PM
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Very nice, i like it. You putting a finish on? 'cos it looks good as is.
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Old 05-22-2010, 05:30 PM
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That a great looking carving Hal. I like the design very much. Ditto on the finishing question? Joe.
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Old 05-22-2010, 05:40 PM
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Nice one, Hal.

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Old 05-22-2010, 06:54 PM
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Hal, that is one awesome hummingbird! If you wouldn't have put northwestern Indian Piece on the title, I would have thought it looked like their art. How big is the piece? It would be cool to have a large one to hang on a wall outside.
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I always enjoy viewing Native art. Very nice Hal. I like the pattern.
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Old 05-22-2010, 07:48 PM
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Hi Hal, I really like this style of carving and nice carving there!
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That's a real nice looking carving. I like the design, especially the way you did the face. Thanks for sharing

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Very nice, Hal.
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Old 05-22-2010, 09:25 PM
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Nice carving Hal. I like the style.

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