Recently completed

[scooter]

Some months ago, I posted pictures of a replica of a Tlingit club that I'd carved. Although it was faithful to the original I'd seen in the museum, it wasn't to my liking so, I carved nearly everything away and re-carved it. I'm still not entirely thrilled with how it came out, as red cedar isn't my favorite wood to carve. I fought with it constantly. Going against/across the grain was a nightmare. However, I'm calling it done and I've moved on.

The original was done by adopted Tlingit Rich LaValle, sometime in the 1960's.

Red cedar finished with tung oil, sinew, and steel.

S~

[SlowMover]

Nice carving. thats a pretty vicious looking weapon, no one will argue with you wjile you are showing it to them. good job

[Josef]

Looks great, but as said...vicious! I don't think there will be any doubt as to who is the boss with you wielding that thing about. LOL. Joe.

[bigEd_H]

I think you are being too hard on yourself, Scooter, it was really nice the first time and it's even nicer now. Viscous is an understatement about a weapon like that. Thanks for sharing again.

[Ashbys]

Scooter ,
I am courious, the carving looks great . Can you tell me about the club. It looks very northwest , but I know nothing about it.

Looks like a really nice job on the cedar. It can be a bit tricky working but the results are always worth the pains.

Ash

[Dileon]

I have always been interest in weapons, that is one nice looking club and the blade is in a strange place...unless ...it was design to hit the target areas of the skull to split it? sorry ... I was in the martial arts for thirty some years. just wondering....

[hwallen48]

Looks good to me Scooter , but very Dangerous!

[Bill V]

Look's good to me,really like the finish.

Bill V

[tomrsey]

I don't know what the original looked like, but I sure like that one!!! Great job Scooter!!

[jimmy joe]

Nice job Scooter with the cedar . Interesting weapon .