ROBERT R LANGFORD Bob was born in New Bedford Massachusetts. His grandfather was a whaler who sailed on the famous whaling ship, The Morgan, which is now in Mystic Seaport. Bob began carving at the age of eight years, drawing from his experience & heritage for ideas & mediums in which to work. He has traveled Europe extensively & has lived & worked in the Black Forest & Alaska. He is one of the foremost carvers in bone and ivory in the United States today. Bob now resides in Everett, Washington.
Materials used: Fossil Walrus Ivory and fossil walrus jaw bone for the base. The piece is described as follows: Kwakiutl in cedar bark dress, bent over carrying killer whale mask. and has been assigned the number of 1 in an edition strictly limited to 10 works. Base = 5 in. X 3½ in. Whale Hat = 4 in. X 4½ in. Overall Height = 5¼ in.
Materials used: Fossil Walrus Ivory and fossil walrus jaw bone for the base. The piece is described as follows: Nootka whaler in basket hat with harpoon and float on rocks. Polychromed and has been assigned the number of 2 in an edition strictly limited to 10 works. Base = 5 in. X 3 in. Float = 3 in. X 1¼ in. Figure = 5 in. Harpoon = 7 in. Overall Height = 7½ in.
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Click for more pictures of canoe, base and items within. Materials used: Fossil Walrus Ivory and Cedar wood. The piece is described as follows: Haida war canoe with five figures - Canoe mounted on Beaver - (totemic). and has been assigned the number of 1 in an edition strictly limited to 2 works.
Materials used: Fossil Walrus Ivory The piece is described as follows: Tlinget Indian with rattle and button blanket with Whale Crest hat. and has been assigned the number of 1 in an edition strictly limited to 10 works. Base = 4½ in. X 3½ in. Overall Height = 5½ in.
Materials used: Fossil Walrus Ivory, Fossil Bone and Red Cedar. The piece is described as follows: Scene depicting box cooking of fish. Woman seated with hat and tongs.. and has been assigned the number of 1 in an edition strictly limited to 1 work Base = 9½ in. X 7½ in. X 2¼ in. Figure = 3½ in. Overall Height = 5¾ in.
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