Sharing a patch of sunlight!!

Bent-Twig · Feb 7, 2010

These two make a strange pair. The old cat wont share that patch of light with the two dogs,but when his buddy the iggy comes around for a little sun , he is more than happy to share. They have been buddies ever since the iggy was a 6 inch baby.

Twig.

Ray S S · Feb 8, 2010

Hello, Bent Twig, some cute pics with the cat and the iguana. That is a very interesting display behind the cat.I would
like to see more of that if you're of a mind to.

Ray

Bent-Twig · Feb 8, 2010

Hi Ray!!

The display you see is of African Tribal art. The entire room is dedicated to the art and the wife wants to expand it out to other rooms too. I stared out getting one piece by a partial trade at a gun show , and my wife just loved it. She is such a hard person to buy gifts for , so when she decided she liked this type of art I had a way of buying her unique gifts. I created a monster!! It is the most relaxing room in the house.

Twig.

Ray S S · Feb 8, 2010

Wow! Twig you have some fascinating items there and really unique. Looks like an excellent solution for what can
sometimes be a tough problem. And it gives you something to look for every time you're away. Can't beat that.
Thanks for sharing a part of your life with us.
Have a good day.
Ray

Mental Granny · Feb 8, 2010

1st love the cute couple sharing the warmth! :icon_sunny:

And I too love that room you have some great looking things there!

fossis · Feb 9, 2010

Cute pets, 'Great Collection'. :thumbsup:

Fossis.............

Unicorn · Feb 9, 2010

Can I ask.....who cleans all those great artifacts... :icon_scratch:

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rginn · Feb 9, 2010

The cat and iguana nose to nose is great. I like the African tribal art. A lot of different cultures represented and it looks like museum quality art to me, but I ain't no expert. A lot of people that work for me are from west Africa, and whenever they go back there to visit their families they bring me something back. So I got a lot of clothes and some wood art from Africa. Due to restrictions on air travel and expense, they can't bring back big stuff, but even the small wood carvings are remarkable to me. They appear deceptively simple, but upon closer examination the attention to detail and the incorporation of the wood's natural grain into the design are amazing. (I almost didn't sound like the redneck I am there, didn't I?) Great pics, thanks for sharing.

Mental Granny · Feb 9, 2010

Redneck connoisseur of fine African art! Did I get that right? :hello2:

Justice70 · Feb 9, 2010

That looks like a nice room to read National Geographic in. :read2:

wildcatman71 · Feb 11, 2010

OMG I hope my wife doesnt see your pics!! Awesome!

Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.) · Feb 11, 2010

Cool stuff,thanks for posting the pictures

Bent-Twig · Feb 19, 2010

Wow,

Sorry folks !!

Had forgot about posting the pictures of the Africa room. Thanks for all the nice comments on the room. Did not realize there were responses to it.

Twig.

Bent-Twig · Feb 19, 2010

Unicorn said:
Can I ask.....who cleans all those great artifacts... ...

Unfortunately I end up being the one to do all the dusting. And now that you mention it I notice how dusty they are! :'(

Well now I have something to do tommorow! :tongue3:

Procrastination I believe is the word!! :read2:

Twig.

Bent-Twig · Feb 19, 2010

Rookie2 said:
That looks like a nice room to read National Geographic in.

I agree!!

Bent-Twig · Feb 19, 2010

RGINN said:
The cat and iguana nose to nose is great. I like the African tribal art. A lot of different cultures represented and it looks like museum quality art to me, but I ain't no expert. A lot of people that work for me are from west Africa, and whenever they go back there to visit their families they bring me something back. So I got a lot of clothes and some wood art from Africa. Due to restrictions on air travel and expense, they can't bring back big stuff, but even the small wood carvings are remarkable to me. They appear deceptively simple, but upon closer examination the attention to detail and the incorporation of the wood's natural grain into the design are amazing. (I almost didn't sound like the redneck I am there, didn't I?) Great pics, thanks for sharing.

There really are quite a few different tribes represented here. I think I counted about 23 at one time. I did alot of reserch to make sure I was buying her the good stuff and not new trade items. I am sure many of these were made for trade , but there are quite a few that are tribal used. There has been a large market for these items since the 60's and it is getting harder to find good items at a good price anymore. I am fortunate to have a freind now that is well traveled and has a massive collection for me to pick through when I need a gift for the wife.

Twig.