Woolly Mammoth Pin
A woolly mammoth, with massive tusks, shaggy coat and smaller ears than an elephant is accurately reproduced in this design by Cavin Richie. Although extinct for thousands of years, the tusks and mummified remains of woolly mammoths are found in the artic permafrost. The fossilized tusks are one of Cavin's favorite carving materials for the prototypes used for the bronze jewelry. The size is 1¼ inches high and 1½ inches wide. The pin attaches with two nickel posts. Bronze. Made in USA.
A woolly mammoth, with massive tusks, shaggy coat and smaller ears than an elephant is accurately reproduced in this design by Cavin Richie. Although extinct for thousands of years, the tusks and mummified remains of woolly mammoths are found in the artic permafrost. The fossilized tusks are one of Cavin's favorite carving materials for the prototypes used for the bronze jewelry. The size is 1¼ inches high and 1½ inches wide. The pin attaches with two nickel posts. Bronze. Made in USA.
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Cavin Richie
Cavin Richie grew up in Colorado surrounded by the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains. He moved to Washington State in 1970 and has lived near the sea ever since. Cavin's designs are a reflection of his surroundings. His line includes birds, mammals and amphibians, all accurately detailed. For the past thirty years he has carved with shed elk antler and woolly mammoth ivory. These carvings became the basis for his lost wax casting jewelry.
"Carving," says Cavin "is like touching antiquity. I feel a kinship with a long lineage of carvers dating back to the Pleistocene."
We are pleased to offer these solid bronze lost wax castings. A patina complements the earthy metal, giving each piece a unique finish.
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