Description
Cactus Devil Number 3 is a benevolent serpent and probably a magical talisman.
Guy says, “These small saguaro wood sculptures are made like traditional ‘tree spirit’ carvings which means there are no plans or sketches and I work the wood in a freehand style allowing the spirit of the tree, or in this case the cactus, to be released”. So without much preparation begins the cutting and whittling until a figure begins to emerge. Our cactus sculptures are created with unhurried patience, allowing the character to develop fully while being worked and ending when it seems fully imbued with mojo and charged with talismanic energy.
This is the third of the Cactus Devil series and took several days to carve, paint and assemble. It is 100% hand made by Guy Sparger
Rare Item Alert! This is a one-of-a-kind carving made from the ‘rib’ of a giant saguaro cactus. This wood is very rare and our supply is always limited.
FEATURES:
∙ Series number three.
∙ One of a kind original.
∙ Copper eyes & tail.
∙ Hand hammered sterling silver hardware.
∙ He’s eating a small quartz stone collected from the same patch of desert he came from.
∙ The HK brand and series number “3” are carved into the yellow wooden bale.
∙ Meticulous non-toxic finish.
∙ The total length of the wooden serpent plus the hanging bale is 6 inches (15.24 cm). The serpent alone is 5 inches (12.7 cm).
∙ This cactus devil hangs from a 28 inch recycled leather cord with copper hardware.
∙ Weighs 0.7 ounce (19 grams).
∙ Magical powers! Repels negative vibrations: we can’t guarantee it will amplify positive auras but it seems likely. Negates hurtful incantations.
∙ Plus 9 Mana Boost!
A Comment About Saguaro Wood:
Saguaro cactus wood (‘ribs’) is a very rare material. The Sonoran Desert where these giant cacti grow is a fragile & protected ecosystem that depends on balanced plant / animal relationships to thrive. Animals depend on dead saguaro as nests. Fallen dead material feeds insects and nourishes soil, enabling new growth. Nothing in the desert is wasted. The Bureau Of Land Management (BLM) allows an individual to take an armload of fallen ribs from certain wilderness regions per year. We’re concerned that even this limited amount of plundering is harmful so we only take a stick or two from any location. Before we disturb any site we thoroughly and carefully inspect the deadfall for nests. We never take from the same spot twice. All of the cactus wood and stones used in our small carvings are gathered from the wild desert by us. We only gather in very small, always legal quantities from BLM approved areas. We always tread lightly and leave no trace 🙂
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