Whittling |
Dolls and Faces |
These are examples of Inky's work - The dolls are simple and there are no moving parts. Most adult figures are shown with beards, some will have a sword and a helmet (to represent a warrior) others might wear robes like in these examples, and carry a staff to represent a wizard. Others are clean shaven and perhaps represent babies or smaller children.
The faces are more complex, and require more fine carving - so he generally asks a little more for them. He leaves a small loop on the back of each face so they can be fixed to things quite easily. It is possible to sew them to clothing or to get a smith to attach them to a pin, to make a simple brooch. A perfect present for the wife, girl friend, mother, lover ....