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Main Discussion Area => Primitive Skills => Topic started by: swamp monkey on June 12, 2014, 06:49:35 pm

Title: Shell gorget of a mentor
Post by: swamp monkey on June 12, 2014, 06:49:35 pm

Jerry Wilson was a gifted and knowledgeable, practitioner of primitive skills.  He made this gorget sporting twin warriors with flint blades and bows. It may be the last gorget he made as it arrived at my house in late December and he passed away in late winter. 

Jerry worked at many public events demonstrating his primitive crafts.  He taught me (and many others) a lot and I admired his skill.  I was able to get started doing shell work thanks to his advice and direction.   

Here's to our mentors who pass the torch!

Title: Re: Shell gorget of a mentor
Post by: Badly Bent on June 12, 2014, 07:48:57 pm

Nice skilled work, just looked at your cup before this and I see he taught you well.

Title: Re: Shell gorget of a mentor
Post by: JW_Halverson on June 12, 2014, 09:11:55 pm

Amen, monkey.  Here's to all those mentors.  The view from here is so spectacular because we stand on the shoulders of giants.

Title: Re: Shell gorget of a mentor
Post by: Zuma on June 12, 2014, 09:36:52 pm

I too looked at your work first.
I would be happy if you posted this in my thread.
"Who was your inspiration". Because it is inspirational.
Zuma

Title: Re: Shell gorget of a mentor
Post by: Onebowonder on June 13, 2014, 06:08:46 pm

Wow!  Just WOW!  What an honor to have such a piece...  I know you will always treasure it.

OneBow

Title: Re: Shell gorget of a mentor
Post by: Pappy on June 16, 2014, 09:10:17 am

Wow,that is beautiful,very fine piece for sure. :)
 Pappy