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  1. 20th February 2013, 01:49 AM #1
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    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
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  3. 20th February 2013, 08:04 AM #2
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    Lovely work Roger, nice to se you back. Drillit.
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    Beautiful and unusual piece Roger!!!
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    G'day Roger, I like it. Nice simple flowing shape, with minimum decoration.
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    Nice design Roger. We don't see a lot of impala horn incorperated into work in Oz.
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    Nice unusual piece
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  8. 21st February 2013, 02:04 AM #7
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    Thanks Drillit, Artme, Jim, Ted and Sawdust Maker for your kind remarks appreciated Regards Roger
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    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,
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  10. 22nd February 2013, 06:44 AM #9
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    Thanks Dr4gOnfly Regards Roger
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