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Description
Carved as a Rosh-Hashana gift for a dear friend of the family.
Out east, things work a little different with Toreks and Totems. While Totems are the same as out west (Northwest Pacific), some cultures east also believe that each one (as an individual) might carry personal Toreks unrelated to the Totem.
Our dear friend has 2 for sure. The Elk (known out East as "The Good Father") and the Fox.

Fox Story
Every night when he comes back form work, our friend passes by a little ravine right by his house. For the last few years he stops every night to say "hello" to one of his "close friends"- A fox. Every night that fox sits at the corner of the ravine, right where it meets the street, and waits for him to pass by before getting up and going back into the forest.
One night when our friend didn't appear (as he was sick home from work), he got up late in the night especially to go down to the ravine. Low and behold the fox was sitting at the corner, leaning over into the street with both ears perked up. It was about 1 hour passed the normal time our friend and the fox usually say their "hellos" and the fox was still there. Our friend greeted the fox, who quickly darted around (our friend was coming from behind him as he was coming form home, not work). Upon seeing him just stood there. Our friend said he apologized to the fox, and told him how he felt sick. The fox "seemed concerned" and then they proceeded to "have our nightly conversation" (translated from a cute term in Hebrew).
Well, they both said their "hellos" and went off as usual.
When I asked him how he felt the following day, our friend replied "You know, it was like I was totally over it the next day. A little fever, but it wasn't by FAR as bad the day before. And I was really sick! We were thinking of taking me to the hospital!"
I told him that the fox was the one to cure him. He said he wasn't surprised- he's used to having friends in high places.

About the Box
I have to admit, I'm proud of this one for a number of reasons- Mainly because this box was REALLY uncomfortable to carve. The wood wasn't meant for carving, and I had to spend a LOT of time sanding down edges that had lots of splinters and unsmooth cuts. Regardless, I had a wonderful time working on it. I also love when the in-lays turn out well. Totally smooth and flat to the top of the box.
Both In-lays are Abalone shells.
On the top of the Box, and Elk sings while a spirit doe dwells within him. On the front, Mischief-maker Fox grins a friendly welcome. His eyes are carved as well as painted (the interior carve is painted).

Enjoy!

Description
Carved as a Rosh-Hashana gift for a dear friend of the family.
Out east, things work a little different with Toreks and Totems. While Totems are the same as out west (Northwest Pacific), some cultures east also believe that each one (as an individual) might carry personal Toreks unrelated to the Totem.
Our dear friend has 2 for sure. The Elk (known out East as "The Good Father") and the Fox.

Fox Story
Every night when he comes back form work, our friend passes by a little ravine right by his house. For the last few years he stops every night to say "hello" to one of his "close friends"- A fox. Every night that fox sits at the corner of the ravine, right where it meets the street, and waits for him to pass by before getting up and going back into the forest.
One night when our friend didn't appear (as he was sick home from work), he got up late in the night especially to go down to the ravine. Low and behold the fox was sitting at the corner, leaning over into the street with both ears perked up. It was about 1 hour passed the normal time our friend and the fox usually say their "hellos" and the fox was still there. Our friend greeted the fox, who quickly darted around (our friend was coming from behind him as he was coming form home, not work). Upon seeing him just stood there. Our friend said he apologized to the fox, and told him how he felt sick. The fox "seemed concerned" and then they proceeded to "have our nightly conversation" (translated from a cute term in Hebrew).
Well, they both said their "hellos" and went off as usual.
When I asked him how he felt the following day, our friend replied "You know, it was like I was totally over it the next day. A little fever, but it wasn't by FAR as bad the day before. And I was really sick! We were thinking of taking me to the hospital!"
I told him that the fox was the one to cure him. He said he wasn't surprised- he's used to having friends in high places.

About the Box
I have to admit, I'm proud of this one for a number of reasons- Mainly because this box was REALLY uncomfortable to carve. The wood wasn't meant for carving, and I had to spend a LOT of time sanding down edges that had lots of splinters and unsmooth cuts. Regardless, I had a wonderful time working on it. I also love when the in-lays turn out well. Totally smooth and flat to the top of the box.
Both In-lays are Abalone shells.
On the top of the Box, and Elk sings while a spirit doe dwells within him. On the front, Mischief-maker Fox grins a friendly welcome. His eyes are carved as well as painted (the interior carve is painted).

Enjoy!