John Nelson: Trapdoor Spider


Title:Trapdoor Spider
Artist:John Nelson
Material:Ebony
Size:7" (approx)
Original:US$460
Replicas:US$460
Catalogue:Nelson-4

This spider is a endangered trapdoor species found in Western Australia. This work has been carved in ebony (a very difficult timber to handle in miniature work) and has minute garnet chips for eyes. The base is Australian cedar "silk" lining of spider's home and the lid is turned from huon pine.



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