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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: Tim Crosby on March 10, 2020, 10:37:56 PM

Title: A Bit Outside The Relm Maybe ???
Post by: Tim Crosby on March 10, 2020, 10:37:56 PM

 Many cultures had/have water monsters or creatures that came in various forms and many names. Cetus, Greek, Champ,  Lake Champlain, Chessie, Chesapeake Bay, The Loch Ness Monster, etc…
 This is taken from a known Southern Plains Indian quirt in the shape of a water monster of sort. The carved handle is Hickory,  15” long, decorated with 14 Brass tacks.  The lash is 23” long wrapped with Wool held in place with rawhide and sinew. The wrist strap at the tail is braided leather. Overall it is about 37" not counting the wrist strap.


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Title: Re: A Bit Outside The Relm Maybe ???
Post by: rich pierce on March 10, 2020, 11:34:50 PM

Looks gar-ish but not garish. I like it. Especially good for sea horses. (Old man bad joke)

Title: Re: A Bit Outside The Relm Maybe ???
Post by: hanshi on March 10, 2020, 11:55:58 PM

Bad joke, maybe; but I agree.

Title: Re: A Bit Outside The Relm Maybe ???
Post by: heinz on March 11, 2020, 12:17:16 AM

Tim, I like it !  If I had a horse I'd buy it.

Title: Re: A Bit Outside The Relm Maybe ???
Post by: T*O*F on March 11, 2020, 01:03:27 AM

Looks more like a loon's head and neck than a sea monster.

Title: Re: A Bit Outside The Relm Maybe ???
Post by: old george on March 11, 2020, 01:32:44 AM

Oh-Pun da door :( but I like it lol

geo

Title: Re: A Bit Outside The Relm Maybe ???
Post by: David Rase on March 11, 2020, 03:10:19 AM

I like it!  Nice job Tim.
David

Title: Re: A Bit Outside The Relm Maybe ???
Post by: Greg Pennell on March 11, 2020, 03:11:54 AM

I’m with some of the others...I’m thinking alligator gar. Nice work Tim...when do you find time to sleep?  :o

Greg

Title: Re: A Bit Outside The Relm Maybe ???
Post by: B.Barker on March 11, 2020, 03:57:22 AM

We must be drinking the same water. I'm finishing up a Plains Indian horse mirror right now. Nice looking quirt.

Title: Re: A Bit Outside The Relm Maybe ???
Post by: thecapgunkid on March 11, 2020, 12:06:48 PM

Quite the quality quirt

Title: Re: A Bit Outside The Relm Maybe ???
Post by: Marcruger on March 14, 2020, 05:31:11 PM

I love your creativity brother.  You are not afraid of tackling anything.  That carving is super cool. 

Title: Re: A Bit Outside The Relm Maybe ???
Post by: msellers on March 17, 2020, 12:29:06 AM

I really like this, is definitely  ot the normal. But then again, have seen some crazy pieces that don't fit our norm.
Mike

Title: Re: A Bit Outside The Relm Maybe ???
Post by: BOB HILL on March 17, 2020, 12:39:19 AM

Love that piece, Tim. You’re sure a multitalented fellow.
Bob

Title: Re: A Bit Outside The Relm Maybe ???
Post by: WadePatton on March 17, 2020, 04:22:45 AM

Quote from: Greg Pennell on March 11, 2020, 03:11:54 AM

I’m with some of the others...I’m thinking alligator gar. Nice work Tim...when do you find time to sleep?  :o

Greg

Yup, Gator Gar fits the bill for that one.  Neato!  And well-done.

Hate that the hydro dams ruined their habitat in much of the South. They still go 7' and longer in Texas.  Can't miss the time-period for those critters.