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I just finished a new feather handle made from Chukar Partridge feathers.
The Chukar Partridge is a Eurasian upland game-bird in the pheasant family. This partridge has well marked black and white bars on the flanks and a black band running from the forehead across the eye and running down the head to form a necklace that encloses a white throat. The Chukar is the National bird of Pakistan and its name is derived from Chakor in Sanskrit. In Indian mythology, the Chukar sometimes symbolizes intense, and often unrequited, love. It is said to be in love with the moon and to gaze at it constantly.
This unique handle was cast by John Underhill, an award winning feather artist and resin caster. Each feather is painstakingly placed prior to casting in crystal clear acrylic resin. This is truly a one of a kind piece as, just like snowflakes, each feather has a different pattern, color shade and character.
I have also added to my site a Perisan Jar Buckeye burl brush. The overall height is 110mm with a loft of 50mm.
As always, thanks for looking,
Bob
The Chukar Partridge is a Eurasian upland game-bird in the pheasant family. This partridge has well marked black and white bars on the flanks and a black band running from the forehead across the eye and running down the head to form a necklace that encloses a white throat. The Chukar is the National bird of Pakistan and its name is derived from Chakor in Sanskrit. In Indian mythology, the Chukar sometimes symbolizes intense, and often unrequited, love. It is said to be in love with the moon and to gaze at it constantly.
This unique handle was cast by John Underhill, an award winning feather artist and resin caster. Each feather is painstakingly placed prior to casting in crystal clear acrylic resin. This is truly a one of a kind piece as, just like snowflakes, each feather has a different pattern, color shade and character.
I have also added to my site a Perisan Jar Buckeye burl brush. The overall height is 110mm with a loft of 50mm.
As always, thanks for looking,
Bob