African Lion quiver (claw pics added pg.2)

[Snakeeater]

Shell, Ray's post sounded more like he was placing an order to me.
 

[Ray Hammond]

he he....now that I read through it, Larry..it does...but alas, money is not there..so I just drifted off to fantasy land for a minute..you know, the Happy Place like in Happy Gilmore...      

[Shell]

I like that Ray's style! He knows "what is" ...Larry                

Who said anything about money, Ray?     :confused:      

Kenny, You know what you mean to us, you are too sweet!  

[tippit]

Shell,  There's always next year...a TG/St Judes duel project tradition    Doc

[Shell]

Already reserved for you Jeff....  You're on!        

[Bush Wacker]

hI FRANK & SHELL

GOOD LUCK ON MAKING THE LION QUIVER. I KNOW IT WILL COME OUT GREAT. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE FINAL RESULT. DID YOU GET MY PACKAGE I SENT?
                        MIKE

[sticshooter]

Sure did Mike . I needed them also. Ya knife making and such LOL<>< Thanks

[Deer Slayer]

Man I'm drooling at just the thoughts of what Frank and Shell could create with such a fine exotic hide!    I've seen alot of different crafts made by some fine craftsmen and women....but when it comes to quivers and such....you will be hard pressed to find any finer than Shell and Frank's work for shear beauty and uniqueness! They are tops in my book! Can't wait to see what comes of the lioness!!!  

[Shell]

You're too kind Mark...    

I took a few pics of those from the front paw that I still need to carefully clean off just to get an idea of the size of these kitty claws...

Ray, she has battle scars on her hind quarter and shoulders, but one right on top of the head as well, heavily thick scaring, she's quite impressive and will take pics of the whole pelt when I can get more time.

I did a quick measure and she goes just 2 inches over 8 ft from tip of tail to tip of nose and shoulders to pads, 32 inches.

These claws in pics are huge and the largest one I'm holding, from the first claw or (index finger claw) is 3 inches from base to tip.

The fur is unbelievably soft and silky to the touch and has the prettiest colors in her coat.
One of the most beautiful animals and am humbled by this majestic feminine, felidae.


 

 

 

[the Ferret]

Man that's a serious claw isn't it?

[Shell]

Yeah Mickey, Hard to imagine something could ever escape a swat from one of those on the run...  

[vermonster13]

WAter Buffalo are tough and these girls take them down. You need good penetration you know.

[sticshooter]

Would make a great back scratcher    <><

[Islandlongbow]

Those are impressive claws!  :eek:      

Jerry

[4runr]

Wow, Shell, the pics are great. When you discribed it on the phone it was hard to imagine a 3 inch claw, but in your hand it looks every bit of that. It'll be cool watching all the developments!!