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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: James Rogers on March 13, 2024, 10:27:52 PM

Title: Bear Face Bag
Post by: James Rogers on March 13, 2024, 10:27:52 PM: Something a bit different from the normal work here at the shop. An ursine face bag for a friend. Gusseted bag with large interior pocket. The strap incorporates an old harness buckle used in Appomattox VA well over a century ago....long, long afore ole Hacker set up shop on my grandaddy's mill seat ; )

(https://i.ibb.co/s6n6Pv0/IMG-20240313-143605-354.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LJmJPzL)
Title: Re: Bear Face Bag
Post by: Greg Pennell on March 13, 2024, 11:22:31 PM: I like that a lot, James! Sure has a southern Appalachia/Blue Ridge look about it.

Greg
Title: Re: Bear Face Bag
Post by: Tim Crosby on March 14, 2024, 12:29:41 AM: Wow, I like that one. Back in the 60's the man, Wood Trumbo who got me into this game had an original Bear face bag from up around Fulks Run in Rockingham Co. It was made from one piece of hair on hide, he said he thought it to be a cub. It was pretty well worn but there was no doubt about what it was. I would think anybody would be happy to have one like yours.

Tim
Title: Re: Bear Face Bag
Post by: TDM on March 14, 2024, 02:07:53 AM: Wow, it’s certainly different, but in a good way. I like it.
Title: Re: Bear Face Bag
Post by: Bob Gerard on March 14, 2024, 01:48:23 PM: Interesting. It might look nice as a wall display, but for regular, practical use… I can’t see it happening.
Title: Re: Bear Face Bag
Post by: tallbear on March 14, 2024, 02:33:24 PM: Very cool James!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mitch
Title: Re: Bear Face Bag
Post by: hawkeye on March 19, 2024, 12:14:32 PM: Very nice piece, well done
Title: Re: Bear Face Bag
Post by: EricEwing on March 20, 2024, 03:11:25 PM: Quote from: Bob Gerard on March 14, 2024, 01:48:23 PM
Interesting. It might look nice as a wall display, but for regular, practical use… I can’t see it happening.

So what??? Black powder, flintlocks, hunting bags, powder horns…none of these things are practical in this day and age. I’mgrateful an artist/maker like James is stepping outside of his comfort zone and applying his skills to something weird and different. I’m sure the bag is practical enough for the slow paced woodswalks or low impact hunting 99% of the people here would use it for, aside from hanging it on the wall, which in my opinion is purpose enough for making it.
Title: Re: Bear Face Bag
Post by: EricEwing on March 20, 2024, 03:15:04 PM: Awesome bag James, my only complaint is you haven’t shared more photos. I hope to keep seeing work from you that keeps me guessing and a little confused
Title: Re: Bear Face Bag
Post by: DHouse on March 21, 2024, 06:26:53 PM: Love it!!!!
Title: Re: Bear Face Bag
Post by: Cory Joe Stewart on March 27, 2024, 04:12:09 PM: I like that. Very cool idea.

Cory Joe
Title: Re: Bear Face Bag
Post by: James Rogers on March 27, 2024, 05:00:28 PM: Not my idea. Just a favor for a good friend. It first fell victim to my procrastination and then was actually forgotten about after some years. It went to its home shortly after a picture was snapped. Its half taxidermy and half bag making. The head is stuffed somewhat to shape out the head and give the ears a good stance.
To those familiar with my style of work, it is immediately recognized as not being my "bag" : )
Title: Re: Bear Face Bag
Post by: Marcruger on March 29, 2024, 11:43:23 PM: May not be your "bag", but like usual for your work it is cool and desirable. Well done sir. God Bless, Marc