These antlers have long since parted company with the original owners. Imagine they may have been procured from antler auctions like those that took place at Dubuque,IA., at the 7th Annual Whitetail Classic Sport Show & Antler Auction ,this month.
Only seeing these creations online or in catalogs didn't have the same effect as getting up close. My imagination went back to the beginning when the antler was still attached to the Whitetail "Big Buck", or in the case of Moose or Elk "Big Bull", sporting it high above his head. Were there some reindeer antler in there too?
For some reason my mind wanders to the question"how many dogs would be using an antler table lamp for a chew toy given the opportunity?"
Looks like something I wouldn't mind including in a cabin setting - to dream of the future...
Do you own antler art, other than the trophy bucks hanging on the wall?
My husband has used antlers as handles on cabinets in the garage. He also made a lamp with his bear skull.
ReplyDeletethe hunter's wife - While I was wandering I found drawer pulls made from antlers. Even button knobs fashioned from the ends attached at the skull. Really getting into using the Whole animal.
ReplyDeleteDo you use the bear skull lamp in a prominent place in the house? Sounds interesting!
A bear skull lamp. How cool. I think someone needs to post a picture of that on their site.
ReplyDeleteI don't own any antler art, but some of it is very cool. So expensive though!
simplyoutdoors - Now we know why poachers are finding antlers so desireable.
ReplyDeleteThe things they are making these days are very awesome, and pricey...