Pebble River
This canteen gourd was carved and inlaid with smooth, colorful pebbles and dyed with a mahogany gourd dye. The lid was cut into an interesting shape and the inside of the gourd was cleaned to create a smooth vessel or box.
Pebble Ribbon
This pear shaped gourd was carved in a ribbon that wraps around the bottom and inliad with pebbles and dyed brown. The lid was also inlaid with pebbles in a random pattern a hinge and clasp were fashioned out of jute and a antler button keeps it closed.
Red Pebble River
This tear drop shaped gourd was carved around the bottom and inlaid with smooth pebbles in red tones to accentuate the red dye. The lid was cut in an organic fashion and holes were drilled in shapes that mimic the shapes of the pebbles.
Waves at Sunset
This tear drop shaped gourd was laid on its side and carved creating a wave pattern of frettwork and stained with red, orange and yellow dyes. The lid was carved to mimic the wave shapes and driftwood was fashioned into a whimsical handle. The piece is mounted on beautiful piece of driftwood for balance.
Purple Lace
This bottle shaped gourd was carved with a sweeping ribbon the wraps around the bottom and was laced with Purple Hemp and turquois Glass Beads. Purple and Orange dyes enhance the frettwork on the body and lid. A hinge and clasp were fashioned out of purple jute with a turquoise glass bead as a closure.