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Roger C
20th February 2013, 01:49 AM
Hi All I have not posted in a while due to work load but got this done over two weekends. Lenakana & Rhyton

This is my interpretation of a rhyton. I got my inspiration from an article in Woodturning by Terry Lawrence, in issue 31 April 1995. Base is wild olive ( Olea europaea subsp Africana ) Rhyton is Transvaal beech (Faurea saligna ) The beech tree was destroyed by fire on a friends game farm. The holes are made by a flat white worm / larva.The other marks are the result of termites, I left some of the debris in the canals that were exposed when turning. The horn is from a male Impala antelope obtained in a barter transaction for some turning. Sizes are : rhyton 11” ( 280mm ) high 4” at widest (100mm) base 7 ¾” square, total height to tip of horn15” (380mm) Thanks for looking and all C&C welcome

Lenakana means small horn in Sotho one of the languages spoken in South Africa Regards Roger Courtney

Drillit
20th February 2013, 08:04 AM
Lovely work Roger, nice to se you back. Drillit.

artme
20th February 2013, 08:48 AM
Beautiful and unusual piece Roger!!!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

powderpost
20th February 2013, 11:28 AM
G'day Roger, I like it. Nice simple flowing shape, with minimum decoration. :2tsup:
Jim

turnerted
20th February 2013, 04:39 PM
Nice design Roger. We don't see a lot of impala horn incorperated into work in Oz.
Ted

Sawdust Maker
20th February 2013, 04:48 PM
Nice unusual piece :2tsup:

Roger C
21st February 2013, 02:04 AM
Thanks Drillit, Artme, Jim, Ted and Sawdust Maker for your kind remarks appreciated Regards Roger

dr4g0nfly
22nd February 2013, 12:17 AM
I think this shows tow things,a reflection of it's country of origin, and does so wonderfully, anda novel use of materials to create a scultural piece to be proud of,well done,

Roger C
22nd February 2013, 06:44 AM
Thanks Dr4gOnfly Regards Roger