Sculptor James Earle Fraser grew up in South Dakota on his father's ranch and had friendly experiences with the Native Americans of the area and sympathized with their poor treatment. Sculpture was completed before the artist was 17 yrs. old and was entered into a contest in Paris where it received an award of $1,000 (quite a bit of money in the late 1800's). This same sculptor designed the Navy Cross medal and the buffalo nickel with the Native American portrayed on the reverse side.
The frame is 3/4 White Cedar and the large portion of the table is 1/4 think strips of the same. then the inlay was done with some 1/4 manogany I had laying around after building a grand-father clock and some 1/4 Birch is the lighter wood.
I then covered it all over with 2 coats of epoxy/resin fiberglass, which cures clear.
I use the same process in building my canoes.
Gerry the canoebuilder
Hi Gerry
That looks like you're using one of Hazen's designs. My first was a 20 ft guide using his plans. Later I have been using Bear Mountain Redbird as a starting point and then changing it to suit. Great hobby.
What kind of wood did you use?
Wow, beautiful work, Gerry! You will enjoy the pleasure of this wonderfully crafted work of art each time you step into you Egg. Take care, L 'n D
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