Giraffe Gourd

Four giraffe portraits are on this gourd. The background is carved away leaving the acrylic-painted giraffes in bas-relief. Each giraffe is surrounded by a background of mottled sky blue and tan in a roughly oval shape and framed by uncarved gourd, where the natural marks and blemishes show through the leather-dyed skin. Leafy branches are painted and pyro-engraved above each giraffe and around the opening. A 3 inch loose-fitting leafy lid is included with a 1/2 inch wooden bead handle. The top opening is approximately 2 inches in diameter. The gourd stands about 5 1/4 inches tall without the lid. With the lid, it stands approximately 6 inches; the gourd is approx. 7 3/4 inch diameter; 24 1/2 inch circumference. It is finished with acrylic varnish.

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Carved Giraffe Gourd

Wolf Gourd

This gourd stands on 3 one-inch long gourd stems. It is engraved by pyrography, painted with acrylics and finished with acrylic varnish. It is painted dark brown inside. It stands at 5 3/4 inches tall; diameter is approximately 5 3/4 inches; circumference 13 1/2 in. One side features a wolf portrait, the other side shows a wolf howling among aspen trees.

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Wolf Gourd

Carved Oak Leafs Gourd

The oak leafs gourd is carved for a slight bas-relief effect, pyroengraved, and painted with acrylics and finished with acrylic varnish. The top and bottom bands are not carved but left natural (except for the clear varnish), showing the stains and marks of the gourd. I also added real acorns randomly across the surface. These are from the Gambel Oak Trees in our yard. It is painted black inside. It stands approximately 7 1/4 inches high; 8 1/2 inch diameter; and has a 26 inch circumference.

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Carved Oak Leafs Gourd with Real Acorns

Consider the Lilies Gourd

This gourd has part of the Bible verse Matt. 6:28. "Consider the lilies of the field..." Verse 29 (not on the gourd) continues: "I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these." The background is carved away giving each lily and the writing a slight bas-relief effect. The anthers and filaments have been added to the center of each flower with floral wire so they extend out away from the gourd about an inch, adding some depth to the flowers. The lilies are carved, outlined with a pyro-engraver and painted with acrylics and acrylic varnish. The top and bottom of the gourd are finished with clear varnish, leaving the natural stains and markings of the uncarved outer shell visible. The interior is finished with black acrylic paint. It stands about 5 1/4 inches tall, 6 3/4 inches diameter, and the circumference is about 20 1/2 inches.

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Consider the Lilies of the Field Gourd

Carved Hummingbirds and Columbines Gourd

This gourd has two hummingbirds; one with yellow iridescent paint shimmering on its back, another with dark iridescent paint. They are hovering above pink and blue columbine flowers. The birds' wing feathers are pyro-engraved showing intricate details of each feather. The background is carved away leaving each flower and bird in bas-relief. It stands on three half-inch wood beads and is about 5 1/2 inches tall; 7 1/2 inch diameter; and has a circumference of 24 inches.

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Carved Hummingbirds and Columbines Gourd

Vinca Periwinkle Vine Gourd

This gourd stands approximately 6 inches tall and has a 6 inch diameter and 21 inch circumference.  It is pyro-engraved, painted with acrylics and leather dye and finished with acrylic sealer. The leather dye and clear sealer allow the natural blemishes of the gourd's shell to shine through. It has dried lavender cotton stems coiled around the top. I carved openings around the vine's flowers and leafs so the black interior can be seen. The periwinkle flowers have also been carved.

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Vinca (Periwinkle) Vine Gourd

Grizzly and Moose with Alaska Mountains Gourd

On one side of this gourd is an Alaska Brown Bear or Grizzly and on the opposite side is a moose. Alaska mountain ranges are in the background. 7 inches diameter; 7 inches tall; circumference 24 inches. Engraved by pyrography, painted with acrylics; finished with acrylic sealer. It stands on four 3/4 inch round wood beads. Dried lavender cotton stems are coiled around the top.

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Grizzly and Moose with Alaska Mountains Gourd

Lavender Cotton Coiling Around the Top

Cougar Gourd

Engraved by pyrography and painted with acrylics. This cougar gourd stands approximately 5 1/4 inches tall and is about 5 1/2 inches in diameter; circumference is 18 1/2 inches. It stands on 3 half-inch gourd stems. One side shows a cougar portrait, the other shows a cougar standing on red rocks. The irregular opening on the top follows the rock contours.

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Cougar Gourd