Catalogue Record
Collection
Maker
Sam Smith
Title
Custer
A second groom being rowed across the lake by his third bride
Date
1972-73
Description
Carved wooden boat containing a painted red male figure sat opposite his bridge in a veil, rowing with two oars.
Materials and techniques
Carved soft and hard woods, natural and painted, with rope, string, shells, feather, glass bead, lace, brass pin, tacks, net, fabric and ribbon. The figures are brought together and articulated by cod or hambro line. The paint used is mainly Plaka with plastic emulsion for the large areas, with a priming coat and a finishing coat of clear varnish.
Dimensions
length: 33cm
Packed Length: 47cm
Packed Width: 33cm
Packed Height: 34cm
Object number
W1
Category