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Tag: French Academic

The Musician – 1887

Saturday, February 10, 2018Saturday, February 10, 2018 ~ George Crawford ~ 3 Comments

By Léon François Comerre, French Academic School.  I think this familiar looking instrument comes from Africa via the Arabic world and is generally called a tanbūr. A sort of distant uncle to the modern banjo, America’s African instrument.

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The only thing missing is the drone string.

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

The little table has many miles on it now and doesn't look this pretty at all. I'm actually in the midst of refinishing it and will post pictures sometime soon.
The little table has many miles on it now and doesn’t look this pretty at all. I’m actually in the midst of refinishing it and will post pictures sometime soon.
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And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
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Taking a break.
Taking a break.
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My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
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An overview of traveling gear. I see this format on the web a lot so I'm stealing the style from far batter photographers than I.
An overview of traveling gear. I see this format on the web a lot so I’m stealing the style from far batter photographers than I.
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Design was kept as short as possible for transport. The cross bolt where the arm hinges is a salvaged bolt from an old truck spare tire holder.
Design was kept as short as possible for transport. The cross bolt where the arm hinges is a salvaged bolt from an old truck spare tire holder.
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Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
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Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
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Dopp kit and some leather working tools I use to create items like this.
Dopp kit and some leather working tools I use to create items like this.
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A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
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Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
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The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
The bench's small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.
The bench’s small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.
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The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
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Wnter Count 2010 - 36
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Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.
Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.
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Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.
Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.
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Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
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The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
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My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
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Willow pack basket I made several years ago. The straps were obviously new then.
Willow pack basket I made several years ago. The straps were obviously new then.
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Tools, clockwise from lower left: large awl, sewing awl, rivercane needle case, bone toothpick, sewing needles in center.
Tools, clockwise from lower left: large awl, sewing awl, rivercane needle case, bone toothpick, sewing needles in center.
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The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.
The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
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Handmade Shoes
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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
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