Eastern Woodland Hunter

[Pat B]

This is a paper mache project I started about a year ago with a bit of the evolution to get where I am with it today. The figure is 11" tall on the stand and 12" tall overall.
 So, here he is as of now...
As many of my projects go I've changed directions a bit. I received some nice scraps of brain tanned leather from Nclonghunter(thanks again Lyman) that I was going to make a buckskin outfit for this guy. After a few attempts it just didn't look right. Looked more like a dressed up doll than a figure of a Woodland hunter. My other option and my original thoughts were to make it all with paper mache. Well, that's what I did and it is a 100% improvement. Just the way his buckskins hang on him now is definitely more realistic.  I have made his quiver, possible bag and neck knife sheath from brain tanned leather, but I'm still not sure about the quiver. I'm contemplating a woven basket style quiver. The arrows are cane(bamboo skewers) with Eastern Woodland, sinew wrapped 2 fletch(real turkey feathers) with a paper mache arrowhead(also with sinew wrap). His hawk head is also paper mache and sinew wrapped. His neck knife is made with rawhide with a sinew wrapped handle. The 2 feathers on his braid are actual turkey feathers, cut from the very end of the feather and shaped to size. His belt is braided hemp cord.
 I still have a lot of finish work to do and may make a few other changes but I'll study him for a while, from all angles to be sure it all looks right.
 So, here he is as of now...
 

 

 

 

 

 

[monterey]

That's great!  It must have taken considerable patience and dedication.

[Trux Turning]

Wow that's cool!!

[Dan Landis]

Pat, your attention to detail is amazing, great job!!!

[jess stuart]

Simply awesome.  I can't imagine myself ever tackling such a tough project. WOW!

[glenbo]

That is so cool. You are very talented Pat.

[mwosborn]

I like it - you do good work Pat.

[Pat B]

Thanks guys. Paper mache work is slow anyway and I'm no speedy Gonzales but I am very pleased with the way it has turned out. I still have finish work to do but I'll study it for a while to be sure everything is right.
 This figure will be donated to Twin Oaks Bowhunters to go on the raffle table at next spring Tennessee Classic.

[Looper]

That is fantastic. You should seriously think about doing one in clay and having it cast in bronze.

[Roy from Pa]

Nice work, Pat.

[George Tsoukalas]

Pat that is a work art! Truly a nice gesture. Jawge

[Jomohr84]

Beautiful work, you are very talented!

[wood carver 2]

Nice work.      
It would look great in bronze.
Dave.

[frank bullitt]

Very cool, Pat!

When I saw the first pic, brought back memories of the large tin Indian,  in Danville Il. where I was born!

[Mad Max]

Awesome Pat
really nice

[JJB]

You did a nice job there, definitely lots of time and patience, well done!
-Jay

[LittleBen]

Very nice work, even my wife thought that was cool, and usually she scoffs when I show Her TG posts

[Pat B]

Thanks for the kind words, guys. It has been a fun project, although a long one. I have to give my wife, Marcia credit also. She's an artist and paper mache is one of her mediums. I did the work on this guy but she showed me how.
 Time to think about starting another one Wonder what it will be.

[twitchstick]

Nice work!

[bigbob2]

Echo all the previous comments! very artistic!