Post #635259 by amate on Sun, May 6, 2012 11:57 AM

The heat is on so the spring carving season is near the end. It will be slow going for me until October. I got a few roughed out and will be idling along on these through the summer.

The inspiration for this spirit mask came as I was drifting in and out of sleep.

I have always liked this Rapanui ceremonial staff in the San Antonio Museum of Art.

This is the first time I’m attempting one.

My Ku technique still needs a little fine tuning. I have a 5 foot log 16 inches in diameter I’m working up to. This one is under 2 feet.

I’m not 100% committed to the top knot. It should be easy enough to chop off if I don’t like it.

Thanks for lookin' in.