~ Three's Company ~
Original Carving Date: 2009 - Release Date: 3/09/2009
Treasure Jest - Fixed Edition
Edition size: V-1 250 orange, V-2 250 black
Artist: Peter Calvesbert - Made in UK
The shoebill has always been a favorite subject of Peter’s,
and since it was way back in the 20th century that
he last carved one, he decided it was time for another!
The shoebill’s diet is mainly lungfish. As Peter was watching a program
about how these fish survive if a lake dries up, he learned
a new word - aestivation - a summer version of hibernation.
Other secrets include WHS, which stands for Whale Headed Stork, another name
for the shoebill. "Woolworth" is to commemorate this venerable chain of
five and dimes which had been on UK high streets
for 99 years but has recently succumbed to the economic downturn.
The first 250 shoebill box figurines are colored orange;
the second 250 black. This low edition is not unlike
the shoebill population itself, estimated between 5000 and 8000, numbers which
classify it as a vulnerable species.
The interior portrays a shoe and a bill-sheer genius!
2.5" wide, 2.5" long and 3.25" tall.
As with any hand-painted product,
item received will be similar but unique.