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Published: 2007-02-02 14:48:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 3204; Favourites: 50; Downloads: 50
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This woodworking technique is called intarsia.... a 14th century Italian technique (and possibly tracing back to Tarsis in ancient Anatolia). It's made like a puzzle and then glued down on thin plywood.walnut and maple- approx. 8.5 x 6.5 inches (22 x 16 cm) and ready for hanging (saw tooth hanger on back)
inspired by some African Tribal masks.
edit 6-21-08: new photo
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my dad does wood working and i dont think hes evermentioned anything like your mask.
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This is really an awsome personal interpretation of tribal masks.
I like yours and the all the originals I have seen.
In Geneva we have a beautyful museum for ethnic art, maybe you would like to have a look at it, museum barbier-mueller->[link]
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thanks! and thanks for the fav and the link- I will most certainly check it out!
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Wow! Haven't seen this technique in years. Dad used to make this when he still had his jig saw. Time consuming, but it was fun to make and to design.
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Not many people di it because it does take so long 
Thanks for the fav!
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They indeed take time - the lips we did for the kitchen took two weeks to get in the right shape
Btw. You are featured in this week's journal on my main page - puzzle boxes and puzzles.
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I love the flow and the abstract nature of this piece - yet i can see all the elements of it being a mask/face
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thanks!.... i really tried to get something abstract with this piece and in this case it worked
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or you secretly just don't want to part with it?
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oops.... just put what ^Kitten-of-Woe said
thanks for pointing that out and i will correct it!
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What a gorgeous piece, & very nice of you to be donating it for a good cause too.
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thanks! and thanks for the fav
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Wow, exceptionally well put together then 
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about 4 hours time (if it's your first try... allow more time
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This really is something
The choice of woods is lovely, and the design really showcases the contrast of the woods.
How did you go about making the two bits of wood?
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Thanks again! It's actually 13 pieces + the backing. Cut each piece out separately, shape and finish, then glue to a thin piece of plywood
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thanks.... and you have a fantastic gallery! will add to
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you're welcome!
I too thank you for your comment!
Sym
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thanks, thought I would try something a little more abstract
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Thanks! took some experimentation to get that "right" finish
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