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Wandering through Time and Place 
The reed picture was nice and a little easier to get home!
Laughing. Don’t think that elephant would have fit in my suitcase, Steve.
Everyday of this safari was amazing. I would do it again!
So would I, Peggy. When do we go?
Lol I was amused by the warthog for bone. Those wooden carvings are so huge! Who would buy them? Unlikely to be foreign tourists that’s for sure.
Alison
Bone had to be pacified since he couldn’t go on the trip with us, Alison. He’s here now, however, as Peggy and I make our way westward. Along with Eeyore of course.
As for who buys the large carvings? 🙂 –Curt
The croc chasing the warthog was particularly amusing, but I really liked the stone carvings. Very elegant!
The stone carvings had a very modern feel to them, Linda. And I agree. Elegant. Maybe the ‘modern’ isn’t all that surprising since a number of modern artists such as Picasso were inspired by African art.
Stunning talent. I have African woodcarvings my grandfather collected on his trips, and some that I did. I love them all. Can’t believe the size of these beauties!
I have a few, Cindy, that I collected when I was a Peace Corps Volunteer. I consider them treasures. And yes, they were big!
What a fabulous experience. The carvings are so impressive.
Yes it was Peggy. The chance to see the artists at work was special. And, to see what they were creating even more so.
I can’t imagine all you’ve seen of the world, Curt.
And loved almost all of it, G. In addition to having a passion for wandering, I’m lucky to have a buddy that likes to wander right along with me.
What wonderful creations!
And visiting the workshop, Wendy, made it even more special.
The work is gorgeous, but so huge! Did you get any sense of who buys it, and how they ship it? Or is it one of those questions where…if you have to ask, you can’t afford it? ha ha ha!
Pretty much the latter, Crystal. LOL By ship I assume.
I love the wooden sculptures, Curt and so much appreciate the craft. It’s unreal how they can do this. I’ve bought my fair share but I think most have been given away. I love to support them though. I’d say a little ugly but mostly powerful on that glob almost face.. hahaha. Love the artists beaming faces and Peggy’s as well❣️
I’v always loved wood sculptures as well, Cindy. I can’t say I’ve given them away but when my first wife decided to go south, half of our sculptures went with her. 😄
Yeah, Peggy can beam along with the best!
They are such works of creation. I wonder if she still has them… hmmm.
She sure does beam alright❣️
It is always nice to bring something back from places you visit, isn’t it!
We bought a wood carving of an elephant when we lived in Doha. We were told it was carved in Africa, but I would not be surprised if it was from India! It was missing it’s tusks, so we got a deal on it. When I got it back to Canada in our shipment, my dad carved some tusks!
It is. Although with as much as we travel, our house might get a bit overwhelmed. 🙄One of the great things about photos, especially digital photos, is that they don’t take up any room.
Laughing, we too have a carved elephant that Peggy brought back Panama when she lived there. It too has a missing tusk. She assures me it is still somewhere packed away…
We have one of those digital photo frames. It is a great way to show photos – it even automatically comes on when someone enters the room!
We had one in the past and you are right! Now we use a jump drive to put them up on our television screen.
These are amazing works of art, Curt, and the fine detail is incredible! The crocodile made me smile, although it’s not a laughing situation for the warthog.
Beyond wonderful, and I’m happy that you and Peggy are able to travel and see the world like you have. I can’t even fathom all that you both have seen. Thanks for taking us along with you!
Part of the fun of our travels is sharing the experiences, Lauren. Blogging creates a wonderful platform and community for that. And it is always equal. I very much enjoy the different people I meet and make friends with, and with what they have to offer. Each is unique.