Ebony Figure, 1978
21cm high,
base 4.3 cm square.
21cm high,
base 4.3 cm square.
This was carved from a very small block of ebony, which restricted the pose. Ebony is very hard, but has very little grain. So, provided the tools are very sharp, it feels a bit like carving cheese!
Although it is very small, it remains my favourite amongst my early pieces.
Although it is very small, it remains my favourite amongst my early pieces.
