Wonderful Early Sailor Made Macrame Footed Basket painted plaster bust “The Essential Guide to Mold

“The Essential Guide to Mold Making and Slip Casting

on white laid and featuring two birds with a scrolling ribbon and decorative flourishes all around

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It's the work of Emile Bluteau (1931-

A few months ago I found a wonderful Japanese cat hand-puppet (which immediately sold) that was clearly made by the same maker as this terrific clown

Wonderful Early Sailor Made Macrame Footed Basket painted plaster bust “The Essential Guide to MoldI've long been admiring sailor made macrame baskets, crafted from fishing twine while out at sea and typically intended as love tokens to be delivered upon return, I believe. This one, found in Maine, won me with its four little round feet underneath, and with the bold zig zag pattern on its nicely curved sides, which reminds me a bit of Pima Native American baskets, which I also love. Skillfully done and in great shape, super sturdy and with just a