A "Spirit Stick"

[AlArchie]

Here's the top of a stick I just finished. No carving, just stripped sanded, stained and varnished. It was a maple sapling I cut while clearing a hiking trial. The "head" is part of the root ball. I had to cut off and round over an extended root to get the head shape, but all the other features were already there under the bark, dirt and moss.

I do have a question for suggestions........should I leave the "eyes" as they are or insert either glass human or reptile eyes? 10mm or 1/2" would be just right to drill and mount.

Al

[bassman]

Al,

For my 2 cents and taste, I'd leave it as is. It sure is one narly, nobbly stick and it would seem a shame to spoil Mother Nature with fake eyes. It kind of looks like it could be one of E.T.' s family members. Perhaps his little brother.lol

Elliott

[Mottles]

Looks like Mother Nature did the work for ya, I like it the way it is without adding anything. Super find.
Kathy

[Merle Rice]

Hi Al, I agree with Elliott, my 2 cents worth is leave it as is. I feel if you put artificial eyes you would cheapen it. Just my opinion. Merle

[bbeery]

Leave it as is.....

[dnstehly]

I agree with all the above. When nature hands you a piece as nice as that, don't mess with it!

[Ron T]

Hi Al,

Great stick. I'm with the rest, it's perfect the Mom Nature wanted it.

[AlArchie]

Well, that seems to be the concensus here, too....so, I'll leave it as is! Thanks for the input guys 'n gals!

Al

[Kenny_S]

Ditto plus that is a fine looking stick ALA

[stickman]

really cool looks like an alien.