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2 TURTLES on small carved wood keychain chipcarve - Jeremy Violette- Penobscot

$ 11.48

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Artisan: Jeremy Violette
  • Condition: New
  • Tribal Affiliation: Penobscot
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Country of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Modified Item: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

    Description

    A key ring/key chain fob with 2 carved turtles made by Jeremy Violette, a young Penobscot carver.  This is a  carved section of a small branch.  Chip carving is traditional to the Penobscot - here Jeremy has creatively used chip carved triangles around the outer edge of each turtle's shell and then painted the triangles white to contrast w/the dark wood.
    The wooden "fob" is  2.25" long and about 5/8" in diameter.  The key ring is 1/2" in diameter
    This is a nice small example of chip carving - and will help you keep track of your keys!
    THIS COULD ALSO BE USED AS A PENDENT -  if you intend to use this as such and request it when you purchase, I will include a leather strip to make it into a necklace.
    Wood carving is a traditional art form that the Penobscots were using prior to European contact. Jeremy Violette is the youngest Penobscot chip carver that I know of.  Jeremy also does traditional chip carving - and chip carvers are few, it is great to see a new addition to this age old craft
    Chip carving is a traditional art form that the Penobscots were using prior to European contact. Jeremy Violette is the youngest Penobscot chip carver that I know of.  Traditional chip carvers are few and it is great to see a new addition to this age old craft!