Curly
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Ram skull, agate slab cut center stone, wood, nut and glass seed beads
Approx. size with pedestal - 23 1/2″ tall x 15″ wide
This ram is one of three that I purchased in 2010 and marks the home for the agate slab cut stone that has been a favorite of mine for more than 10 years. I have tried, in vain, to incorporate this stone into a jewelry, basket sculptures and beaded skulls since I first purchased it. I have learned from so many special components that I have, that they will find their home when they are ready. I have envisioned the beading design that I have used for years now. The stone always reminded me of the beautiful curly forehead of a calf and so, the name Curly. I have tried and tried to envision a name more regal for this once beautiful creature but to no avail, the name Curly is as much home with this ram as is the center stone. Custom pedestal created by Sculptor John Septien.
