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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: trappingthomas] #6476013
02/28/19 08:03 AM
02/28/19 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by trappingthomas
Any chance a lower 48 state dweller can buy this! Seriously can we bid and receive?


I do not see why you could not have an "agent" bid for you. We do that when we are auctioning off hides and antlers at the Fur Auction.

You might want to stay on the phone with that person during the bidding. It can get a little "fast and furious."

Just putting in a single bid ahead of time could leave you a tad frustrated when the actual live (and occasionally inebriated....) in-person bidders got wound up at the Fling! I assume that you are aware that these pieces bring in a LOT of money each year. A single bid of only $2000-3000 might not win.

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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: newhouse114] #6476392
02/28/19 03:29 PM
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From one carver to another, Nice Job!
I donated my first carving this year and can't wait to hear how we both do.

Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: newhouse114] #6476398
02/28/19 03:35 PM
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That is absolutely unreal workmanship! How long did it take to do just one chain link? Wow...blown away.


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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: newhouse114] #6476399
02/28/19 03:35 PM
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EAH, how long have you been carving? What kind of work do you do?


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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: 1crazytrapper] #6476403
02/28/19 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 1crazytrapper
That is absolutely unreal workmanship! How long did it take to do just one chain link? Wow...blown away.

The complete chain took over three days.


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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: newhouse114] #6476411
02/28/19 03:45 PM
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Absolute beauty!

Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: newhouse114] #6476413
02/28/19 03:46 PM
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That chain is a rather basic chain. I think next year you need a chain that is a bit more complex. Like a B&L chain. Just something to think about.


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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: newhouse114] #6476427
02/28/19 03:58 PM
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You are cruel Nancy!


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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: newhouse114] #6476433
02/28/19 04:05 PM
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I thought that was just a real chain that was spray painted white ??? No ???


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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: newhouse114] #6476482
02/28/19 04:52 PM
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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: newhouse114] #6476516
02/28/19 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by newhouse114
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unreal thanks for sharing. The amount of tedious work that went into that is amazing. How many walrus tusks for the whole project? Absolutely fantastic!


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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: newhouse114] #6476521
02/28/19 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by newhouse114
You are cruel Nancy!



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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: wissmiss] #6476522
02/28/19 05:45 PM
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[quote=wissmiss]That chain is a rather basic chain. I think next year you need a chain that is a bit more complex. Like a B&L chain. Just something to think about.[/quot
Actually I think the curvature of the victor chain would be much harder to carve than the strait lines of the old b@l chain. I am by no means an expert artisan like 114 is though.


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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: newhouse114] #6476610
02/28/19 06:56 PM
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You can tell that he is truly a master artist. Just look at all the clutter in the background of them pics!


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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: newhouse114] #6476623
02/28/19 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by newhouse114
All pre MMPA ivory. No problems depending on state law. If you live in California you are SOL!
great work as always, still remember seeing a couple for real.Pictures look good but fall a bit short of the reality
I believe that last sentence quoted to be true regardless of circumstances.

Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: newhouse114] #6476625
02/28/19 07:07 PM
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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: newhouse114] #6476651
02/28/19 07:38 PM
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VERY nice! Awesome piece of work!


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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: newhouse114] #6476684
02/28/19 08:25 PM
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Good gracious! I've never seen such a work of art!


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Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: newhouse114] #6476998
03/01/19 06:08 AM
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I have been at it 17 years now, and mostly carve with cottonwood bark. Carving bear heads, stump bears and houses in the round.
The houses in the round are a lot of fun, trying to hide the seam and get as much detail on it. So I made a house carving for the fling, and I'm all ready planning next years house.
I really wanted to see your carving in person this year but work started early. Hopefully next year!

Re: Spring Fling ivory trap [Re: newhouse114] #6482609
03/06/19 11:37 AM
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PO Tracking says the package was delivered in Fairbanks. If something happens now it is on Randy's head! I'm guessing he opened the box to check the health status of the trap after being in the gentle care of the post office for a week.


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