Bird Head Tolkniv Dated 2002 They stand at 2 3/4

They stand at 2 3/4 inches without a candle

Gene made a series of bowls similar to the ones that our Norwegian Rosemaling friends loved to use

Gene continues his love of the American buffalo on the cover of this collector’s piece

This is a powerful sculptural piece

These critters make for a fun companion

Bird Head Tolkniv Dated 2002 They stand at 2 3/4Gene was charmed to see how adding an eye to the shaped wood of the knife handle could so convincingly evoke a simple bird form. This is a Tolkniv (work knife) although embellished with sterling silver sculpted to the red leather sheath, which is also pouted into the suggestion of a wing. The red stained handle is birch burl flamme birk, flame birch from Norway, a traditional material for knives. Gene makes belt carry strap and solders a sterling loop