Carving a totem pole, January update
It’s a big chunk of wood!
Still a bit of shaping to do, this is mid November
Flying hands
A bit of public relations for the University and the totem project
Temporary view from the top of the Whaler’s head
Whaler getting ready to hold his harpoon. Some days are cold. Still no heater in here. Other than that tiny bagel toaster!
From the belly of the Wolf, looking to the top of the pole.
Tex working on some Wolf hair texture.
Ooooooo, brand new Brodie blade!
Inching our way across the pole, shaping, refining, texturing.
Getting cold in December. Nice hat Dude (Qwaya Sam).
Hold your breath. Starting to paint one side.
Ok, exhale. Shake my head.
Testing the harpoon for size with Haishtuup.
Authentic harpoon head, and the materials to be used to make a replica.
Tex, wielding a BIG tool. Also to be replicated by master blade maker, Brodie.
C’est le pied!
Qwaya Sam and I. A few days before holiday break.
Noel Brown and Qwaya Sam.
Mid January, we have started to tackle the other side of the pole. Seeing the end.
Bottom end of Noel’s pole.
Higher up on Noel’s pole.
Champagne Design — Carver 