Post #505075 by TikiMango on Sun, Jan 17, 2010 2:28 PM

Finally it has warmed up enough to do some carving in the garage. This has been one of the coldest Florida winters I can ever remember. I was cleaning up a bit and found a boar tusk that I thought had "walked away" a few months ago. I haven't carved this before, and found it fun but a challenge. The curvature of the tusk can get in the way sometimes, preventing a good angle for carving.

I decided to do the two-tone cord on this one.

Arms and hands on this half-body.

Tusks are hollow for the most part. I wasn't sure how to finish off the top, but settled for capping it with some paua shell.

Back detail with my signature incorporated in the design.

Close-up of the holes through the mouth and lower area.

Even after cutting off about 3/4", this is a big piece.

Mug shot of inlaid eyes and funny pug nose.

Tusk smells like bone basically, but deep inside the tusk has it's own unique aroma. Thanks for looking.