Stylized Bull - 2002

I've had some Tagua nut hanging around my shop for several years, and I finally decided to make something with it.  I chose this simple stylized bull because it was a perfect subject on which to experiment.

I made the horns out of Tagua nut that I cut and shaped with power carving tools.  Tagua nut polishes nicely but is a little brittle and will break easily.

This carving won a First Place ribbon at the Intermediate level at the Great Salt Lake Woodcarvers' 2002  show.

Size:  6.5 inches long x 3 inches high

Wood: Mahogany

Finish: acrylic sealer and wax