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 A Look At Some Basic Knives
The basic knife is one of my favorites. Blades are stainless steel, honed to shave, small skinner has a 4 1/2" blade starting at $200.00. The larger knife is approx. 5 1/2" runs $225.00. Add an additional $100.00 to each price if there is carvings to the handle. Each of these knives would come with sheaths. Stands will be extra. With art-work you can exchange the sheath for a basic stand. |
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 Cowboy Knife SOLD !!!!!
this knife is equisite, as usual ,it is one of akind. The handle is of a whitetail buck shed antler.with a cowboy checking his rope and being in no hurry to rope yet. the crown has a cougar's face carved in it . The Blade is stainless steel razor sharp, 4 1/2 inch skinner. curved gracefully,and balanced with the handle. The stand is made for the knife to stand between the two eagles carved in the antler fork. This knife is ready to display,or work for you. It is being offered for only $395.00 shipping and handling included. |
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 Basic Skinner & Sheath
This is a basic Skinner Charlie Smith knife 4 1/2inch 440 stainless steel. Charlie designed this knife to sell for $200. without any art work,including the sheath shipping and handling. It will work like a champion and look cool with your cowboy or mountian man outfit. The larger 5 1/2 incher is $225. |
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 Bola Tie
Bola Ties are another specialty I make for the casual man and he is dressed up too. The two you see in the picture both have bears faces carved in them. The crown is from a Sanbar stag and they are of a medium size, not to big or heavy. The tips are carved deer antler tips carved into eagles. The Bola is favored by many as neck wear and as part of a costume. Priced reasonably at $100.plus shipping |
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 Keychains
Keychains like you see here are carved from the tips of deer antlers usually into an eagle image. These are toasted and polished and signed just as all of the other art work I do. They look real nice on pocket books, purses and coats and jackets as zipper pulls. This hand crafted item is only $10. plus shipping so the more you order you can save on the shipping. they don't wiegh much and they are not but approx. 2 inches long. |
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 Antler Buttons
Notice the color and the high polish on my buttons. I even stablize the centers to make them last on your projects. I only ask $1.00 each plus shipping. I sell all I care to make because when it is your fingers next to the saw blade and the polishing wheel plus the time it consumes, figures out to very little for you time. But they do dress up a leather or denium shirt, a purse,or maybe a basket. So order a bunch at a time save on the shipping, which is about $3.00 per order |
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 Antler Tip Necklace
Antler Tip Necklace carved with the Charlie Smith eagle signed with the famous cs. The tip of a deer antler strung with a leather thong that adjusts to the wearer. Looks good with all casual wear. Priced at only $15.00 plus shipping. |
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 Scarfslide
Scarfslides and cigarette snuffers. They have little images on the sides,bears,buffaloes long horns,fish cowboys etc. . These Slides are a must for the cowboy or cowgirl ,boy or girl scout, anybody that wears a scarf. And then theres the nasty old cigarette smoker,I have quit so I know. They Work Great.and are only $7.00 plus shipping |
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 Damascus with Deer and Buffalo
Damascus with Deer carved into the antler handle is stopped looking over his shoulder, usually they have their tail up and are gone when I see them. The tiny sacred white buffalo is carved on the crown it is not attached or glued it is carved from the bone. The guard is brass with file work all around. The drop point blade is 512 layered damascus. There will be a nice antler stand with a manzanita wood base to come with this beauty. Would this dress up a desk , mantle or curio cabinet? I have tried to hold the price down at only $450. plus shipping. Check all the detail in the other photos.Click to enlarge photos for even better examination. |
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 Damascus with Deer and Buffalo
Damascus with Deer and Buffalo closeup of buffalo on the crown. This little guy is held in highest reverence to the native american. This image is very tiny yet has a lot of detail. Not many artist work this small Nor do find many knifemakers that can do this work. |
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 Damascus with Deer and Buffalo
Damascus with Deer and Buffalo closeup of deer carving looking back over his shoulder. This is just part of what you are able to enjoy on one of my knives. I have had people to just look all over my many knives just to see the different images . Then some one will exclaime, I didn't even see that! |
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 Damascus with Deer and Buffalo
Damascus seems to lend itself to the era, mountianman, native-american, cowboy outfits. Adds even to the decor of the southwest or rugged rustic outdoors look. Like most of Charlie Smith knives they just fit any where, its Art and its Collectable! |
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 Damascus Bowie Knife
This knife has a beautiful bowie blade that has a small pattern like birds-eye maple . 512layers with file work on the back of the blade and the matching guard has file work too. The handle is a rich mellow antler,with a feather carved on each side onthe thumb area is an oval turquoise and on the crown is another turquoise inlay. Complete with a stand, that is yet to be made, this knife is priced at only $995.plus
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 Damascus Bowie Knife Detail
Damascus Bowie Knife 512 layers of steel done in the traditional antiquated fashion. This knife was fashioned from bar-stock into the bowie style. Then the file work was added down the back of the knife and on the matching damacus "S" shaped guard. |
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 Damascus Bowie Knife Detail
Damascus Bowie Knife - feather carving,actually you need to Click on the photo for a detail look of the feather and even see some of the oval turquoise inlay on the top of the handle and on the crown. |
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 Damascus Bowie Knife Detail
Damascus Bowie Knife - feather carving other side |
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 Damascus Bowie Knife Detail
Damascus Bowie Knife , the turquoise is all shaped ,inlayed,and polished by the knifemaker, I feel that is part of my job.It also adds to the look and style of a Charlie knife. |
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 Kokopeli
Kokopeli is surrounded with tiny turquoise. A spirit bear is carved on the crown with a tiny critter peeking out on the side,possibly a coyote or wolf. the brass teardrop guard has delicate file work all around. The blade is 6A stainless steel 5 1/2 inches, curved gracefully with handle. Feels so natural in your hand. You can have a Sheath or a Stand with this beauty For only $395. |
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 Kokopeli Detail
Click on the photo and see the carving and the turquoise surrounding the image. The spirit bear on the crown and as a little special the deer grew a nodual on the side of the crown and a small charlie critter is carved there. A tiny wolf was the thought,sorry it doesn't show in the photo,just except it as a gift. |
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 Peacepipe SOLD !!!
the peacepipe or friendship pipe it was known as by the native american, shown here, is carved from alabaster in the eagle head image. The cedar stem is inlaid with turquoise and red coral. the mouthpiece is antler with yet another eagle head .The antler stand has 5 eagles heads carved on the tips. There is four Eagles hanging down signifing the four directions. the stones identify with the mother earth, the red coral with the water,and the feathers with the air. I only make one or two a year and they are as the are made no special custom orders. I have lowered the price To $295. plus shipping . |
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 Peacepipe - top
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 Peacepipe - bowl
The eagle's head and the pipe's bowl is carved from alabaster and was the very first item I made from alabaster. I only make usually one or two pipes a year sometimes none. I enjoyed this so much it inspired me to carve another small statue. The eyes of the eagle are of some semi-precious stones found in some old jewelry.
this pipe is being offered at a special price Check above. |
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 Peacepipe - stand is deer antler with
eagles carved on the tips. Note the fork under the pipe bowl. This is a deformity, and it lends itself to the support and the fork just fits so well. The deer did these little things for my art and your eye for the beauty. |
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 Peacepipe - mouthpiece
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 Walking Stick
Custom carved walking sticks have hand carved deer antler grips. You may be able to see a bear or a wolf usually carved where a tine grew out. Then usually a turquoise piece is inlaid into the antler. Most of my Walking canes start at $100 to $150. You would expect to pay $300 or more. Most of the canes are Black Walnut one pictured is Ramien, a very strong wood finishes beautiful. Your Name can be carved into the antler no extra charge. |
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 Walking Stick - detail
I try to use some turquoise in my walking canes,mostly as a bear paw. I will always try to do the stone tastefully. In all my work ,I want the buyer to get the most for their money and be pleasantly suprised and not disappointed in their purchase.Don't forget to CLICK on the photo. |
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 Walking Stick - detail
The images are of a wolf and thother of a bear. I Do so many things that you need to contact me and let me make yours custom. You may prefer eagles,a cross, Or feather,deer, fish,bear or a wolf. I don't Do snakes . |
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 Walking Stick - detail
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 Bola with a Charlie add on
This bola is wearing a current version Charlie Smith. This was the photographer's joke to play on you and ,yes it really is The real Charlie Smith is living color. Hurry to the next photo ,and I do wear the bolas. |
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 Letter Opener
Hand carved deer antler handles on a sharp 440 stainless steel blade. This piece of art is definitely for the desk top of a guy or gal that has about every thing. They will marvel at how did they ever do with out one. The antler dictates along with the great spirit. what images I get . I promise to always give you the best I have of my talent. The larger opener shown has a leaping deer on the side and turquoise on the crown $125. is that not a bargain. The other one is being discontinued it has a wolf on the eye tine and two feathers carved on the crown priced at only $75. plus shipping. |
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 Letter Opener - detail
This crown of the letter opener has a nice turquoise inset. The handle has a deer leaping a fence . This is also my favorite blade for the letter opener, it actually cuts the paper and you will wonder how you ever got along with out one. Sells for $125.00 BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE PHOTO |
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 Letter Opener - detail
Click the Photo it really is a buck. |
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 Letter Opener - detail
The eye guard or brow tine some time gives me the oppurtunity to carve an eagle, bear, or even a wolf. This one is a wolf CLICK and check him out. The wolf looks even better auctual size, |
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 Bass and Two Bears
This hansome piece has a largemouth chasing a small perch, I don't think he'll ever catch it! The blade is a mirror finish 6A Stainless Steel 4 1/2 Skinner. The crown has Two Bears Fishing on the very top and are polished natural. The stand has a antler piece carved and attached to a manzanita base. This can be yours for only $375.00 CLICK TO ENJOY |
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 Bass and Two Bears - Detail
I Still don't think he will catch the little guy. |
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 Bass and Two Bears - detail
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 Bass and Two Bears - detail
this should be about the bears on the crown. The Photographer was really trying to show you the detail, camera work is awesome 10 mega pixel. I can't say enough. Just keep in mind the bears are only about 3/8 inches tall. that is small. Click though check 'em out. |
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 Bass and Two Bears - detail
On this knife or any of my pieces, should you not be pleased I'll try to make it right. You are the buyer and you should be happy with your knife. When you see the work and the pains I go too, you'll wonder how does he do that? |
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 Prairie Schooner
The transportation of the family's clothes ,furniture,food,and the family its self. It was also protection from the harsh elements they had to encounter. It could also represent a well known Universty. This knife is a 5 1/2 inch 44oc stainless steel blade mirror finished with a brass teardrop guard, with file work. The handle is highly polished with our well known peanut brittle finish. The crown has a large turquiose inset in it. The stand is an antler fork with an eagle carved into each fork,then attached to a manzanita slab base. This can be yours to display with pride for only $395.00, This includes handling. Shipping and insurance usually runs about $20.00 in the USA. don't forget to click on the photo for inlargement. |
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 Prairie Schooner - detail
This photo shows the detail even better. The eye guard tine has an eagle carved in it. The placement of the tine can be used by lefty or righty. Notice the matrix in the turquiose. |
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 Prairie Schooner - detail
Is shown even more. I think you can see the eagle better on the eye tine. |
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 Prairie Schooner - detail
This a beautiful stone with the spider-web matrix,which is desireable in turquiose. This has been accented around the stone with my carving tool. |
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 Prairie Schooner - detail
Just more detail trying to show you as much as possible. This photo is of the eagles carved in the antler forked stand.Click if you like. |
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 Prairie Schooner - detail
More of the schooner, the eagle eye-tine and the file work on the guard. |
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 Prairie Schooner - detail
The eagle carved on the eye-tine.I use the eagle a lot it was one of the first images I carved in the first Knife I made. It may not be great ,but look at what The U.S. Mail,uses as their emblem. I like mine better. |
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 Prairie Schooner - detail
The brass teardrop guard,is hand soldered to the blade,as I was told all good knifemakers do,and I want to be a good knifemaker. The filework can be seen even better if you CLICK on the photo. |
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 Buck Bowie
Check this 10 inch 440c Stainless blade out. This my version of Jim Bowie's famous knife. The "S" guard soldered and fitted to the large shed antler handle. The Bucks face and antlers carved into the side of the handle. On the crown is a doe with the rising sun behind her. The stand has four points and is attached to a Manzanita wood slab,with the knarly bark showing nicely. I don't belive I mentioned ,there is a nice turquoise stone on the back side of the handle,it simulates a bearpaw. Just another neat touch. The balance and feel is there in this knife. $795. Plus shipping and insurance. You will be proud to display this piece or add to a primitive costume. |
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 Buck Bowie - detail
The backside of the handle with a good close-up on the turquiose bearpaw. |
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 Buck Bowie - detail
The photographer really showing of the detail along with the knife's beauty and grace. CLICK for more . |
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 Buck Bowie - detail
Maybe even a better close-up. Click if you like. |
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 Buck Bowie - detail
This is more scrimshaw, than carving and was done ententionaly. The doe looking for the master of the herd. The rising sun and the tall pines or spruces in the backgound. |
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 Buck Bowie - detail
I like to do little things like the bearpaw, It will become where you can tell a Charlie Smith Knife with out seeing a signature, it will show in my style. |
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 Boar
This was first done just to see if I could do a razorback. The first one sold and then because of the sport of wild hog hunting it has become more popular. This to has the burnished peanut brittle finish. The boar has been stained black and is very detailed. I don't think you get the full effect from the photo's but CLICK and check all you can.THE BLADE IS 440C STAINLESS,5 1/2 SKINNER STYLE. This displays beautifully. Yours for only $395.00 plus shipping and Ins. |
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 Boar - detail
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 Boar - detail
His ears are flared and his mouth is open to charge and slash with his tusks that curve around his snout. He can do a lot of damage with these weapons. |
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 Boar - detail
more into seeing his threating tusk.Now look at the Turquoise button,it does not push or anything , but your thumb fits there nicely. The guard is brass hand soldered. This handle does fit a lefty better. I guess I can make a righty if you plan on using it. Call, email, write,what ever we need to do. CLICK, what do you think? |
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 Boar - detail
Just trying to get you most detail we can. |
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 Boar - detail
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 Boar - detail
The crown stone and the thumb button are nice stones( turquoise ). CLICK on the photoif you like. |
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 Bear Fishing
The bear fishing carved onto the side. the Blade is a gut-hook and probaly is the most radical blade I use and it is pretty well excepted and works well also.The brass guard is soldered on and the handle is parched to the same type finish ,I call it peanut brittle. The Knife rests in a deer antler fork attached to a manzanita slab. Yours for only $350.00 US dollars plus shipping and insurance. |
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 Bear Fishing - detail
just look for all the critters on this one. The little guy on the crown is a bear sitting on his rump not a frog. I can do a better frog than that. The spirit of the knife said he wanted a bear up there so I had to sit him down. |
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 Bear Fishing - detail
This bear is doing some serious salmon fishing ,either to take to her young or to store fat for a long winter. |
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 Bear Fishing - detail
Notice the nice turquise inset on the back side. |
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 Bear Fishing - detail
Check the eagles out on the fork of the stand. Click on the photo if you like. |
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 Bear Fishing - detail
The camera was not real kind to the little critters there is a wolf peaking out on the side, But you must realize the are so small. |
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 Bear Fishing - detail
This is the one with wolf facing you,click for maybe better view. |
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 Bear & Feathers
This has been a trademark knife and is now being offered for sale. The deer antler handle is carved with a Bear full face with a feather necklace,all carved at the eye-tine, brass guard soldered to a gut-hook 440C stainless steel blade. The crown has a bearpaw Turquoise inset. The Forked antler stand has a bear in each fork.$395.plus shipping and insurance |
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 Bear & Feathers - detail
Bear Feathers has been photographed and is featured on my business card. |
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 Bear & Feathers - detail
Just another look at the face and feathers. |
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 Bear & Feathers - detail
Nice turquoise bearpaw done on the crown. |
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 Bear & Feathers - detail
CLICK and you can see the bear carved in the fork of the antler stand. |
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 Damascus Buck & Buffalo SOLD !! call me
This equisite knife makes an outstanding presentation, fits well into the grip of your hand. Check out the fully carved ,sacred buffalo on the crown ,that is carved there,not placed there. The blade was made from a beautiful twisted damascus steel. Priced @$595.00 of course it is numbered and signed as all Charlie Smith knives are... click on photo to enlarge image. |
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 Damascus Buck & Buffalo - detail SOLD !!! D
The buck was carved at the eye-tine and can be used with either hand. |
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 Damascus Buck & Buffalo - detail
Another attempt to show you the detail. carving on around surface and is very difficult to do. |
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 Damascus Buck & Buffalo - detail
The white buffalo is a sacred animal to the redman and is so rare it even deserves reverence from the whiteman. He is carved in position from a harvested animal.CLICK on the photo |
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 Damascus Buck & Buffalo - detail
Just a shot of the intire handle, so you can see another view. |
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 Damascus Buck & Buffalo - detail
The stand has eagles carved in the tips,cause that is what we do.click and enjoy. |
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 Bear & Two Bears
This Charlie Smith knife has the bear face carved at the eye-tine of a whitetail buck antler brass guard with a 5 1/2 inch skinner 440c stainless blade. It features two bears carved on the crown in miniature of course,and they are looking for fish. If you like bears, you can have these for only $395.00 plus shiping and Insurance. |
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 Bear & Two Bears - detail
The bear's face can be seen in detail ay CLICKING on the photo |
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 Bear & Two Bears - detail
Opposite view. This is about as good as it comes. there is only a few who even attempt carving the antler. JUST THINK SHE WILL LET YOU DISPLAY ONE OF THE OR MORE. The others you have to stick back in the draw with the others. |
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 Bear & Two Bears - detail
These little guys are joined for life ,be sure to CLICK |
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 Bear & Two Bears - detail
Just wanted you to get all we can possibly show you , they are only 3/8 inch tall. |
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 Bear & Two Bears - detail
Turquoise bearpaw inset. CLICK on the photo |
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 Bear & Two Bears - detail
This bit of antler is carved and is attached to a manazanita slab base. CLICK you maybe can see the feathers. Thanks for looking, HOPE YOU SEE SOMETHING YOU LIKE AND BUY ,BUY, BUY |
