I got this piece of yucca stalk a couple years ago from a guy named Sal down at MOJam. I kept dragging it to the top of the pile and then puttin it back cause I wasnt sure how to finish it. Well, recently I found some more inspiration and got back to work.
First, I used a large metal pipe to hollow it out. Then I capped the bottom with walnut and plaited a strap with braintan (4 plait.)
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The cover is a piece of an African python skin I got in a trade a few weeks ago (thanks Jason!) and was a nice fit for this project. My stitching is not the best, but the black silk is almost lost in the pattern.
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I used some cane strips I got from beadman to finish the top lip...
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And stitched another piece of braintan to the bottom to hold it all together.
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Couldn't think of any sexy ways to accomplish the top tie off, so I went with simple.
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Thanks for looking!
Scott