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Gourds
  These gourds were grown in my garden.  Decisions had to made as to what use each gourd would be put.  Because the shells are quite thin they make lovely light weight boxes and are fairly easy to carve with a sturdy X-acto knife. 

Rainstick
$
65.00    
 
 
More fun to listen to than rain on the roof.  This one is approximately 24 inches long with Celtic figures on each side and dragonfly at the bend.
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Rainstick
$
45.00    
 
 
Small rainstick with funny characters that might be running to get out of the rain.
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Straight Rainstick with Frogs
$
75.00    
 
 
This rainstick has a beautiful Art Nouveau frog with water lily design on two sides.  It is approximately 30 inches long and has many coats of varnish giving it depth.  The sound is made by gourd seeds, metal shot pellets, and beads falling over bamboo sticks secured in a spiral pattern.  Beautiful sound. 
Four Inch Gourd Box
$
40.00    
 
 
Lovely little box for small jewelry items or any other treasures.  It was grown in my garden, cleaned then decorated by hand.  It has several coats of varnish to preserve the surface.  The interior is red.
Celtic Peacock Design Gourd Box  
$
45.00    
 
 
This gourd was grown in my garden; cleaned; designed and painted by me.  It has a very high gloss finish which protects the design.  It sparkles in the light.  Approximately 7 inches in diameter. Green interior.  
Blue Goddess
$
55.00    
 
 
This gourd box is approximately 6 inches in diameter.  It has a Celtic goddess design surrounded by hearts with cutout around the flames.  Beautiful as a wish box (you write out your wishes and put them in this box)
Celitic Design Carved
$
50.00    
 
 
Approximately 7 inches in diameter this beautifully carved Celtic design lid is trimmed in gold.  The interior is the same green.  It is a lovely box for jewelry. 
Black/Red/Silver Box
$
45.00    
 
 
Carved interlocking Celtic heart design with silver trim.  This gourd box is approximately 4 inches in diameter.  Beautiful natural pearl color inside.
Apple Blossom Oil Lamp
$
45.00    
 
 
Comes with vile and wick, you provide the oil. Approximately 6 inches tall and 5 inches in diameter.  Great alternative to candles.

Harvest Moon Rising
$
125.00    
 
 
This piece is a pine needle basket 12 inches across and 5 inches tall.  The gourd cover has been covered with a gold colored leafing that has spectacular bluish green bursts throughout.  The string used is red wool with a yellow-gold slub. 

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