NIGEL BRIDGES cabinetmaker and artist craftsman
HERD SONG: 2000
Carved and
gilded vertebra. The vertebra was picked up from a beach on Westray (Orkney islands).
3½" wide x
3" x 2½" deep.
Mounted on ebony base. 4" x 4"
x 2" deep
£180
(postage and packaging is £5 within UK)
Part of 'song cycle' series
The 'lugs' at each side of the vertebra have a brass eye inlaid so that they look like sheep heads when viewed from the front and sides. The scroll carving suggests curled horns. I have often wondered if this was the origin of this celtic motif.
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