The mermaid carving along Lee Highway that drew national attention when it was put up for sale in 2011 has been cut down. The statue had been up in the front yard of Leeway Overlee resident Paul… ...

She is one of the least attractive mermaids you will ever see. But she also is one of the most intriguing sycamore carvings. The mermaid's origin dates back about 40 years. Tree trimmers knocked ...

The mermaid takes “weeks and weeks” to carve, ... The couple started carving moose bone in the late 1980s after a trip to New Zealand, where they discovered the beauty of Maori bone carving.

These are often elaborate carvings, and pigment can be used to highlight the detail. The craft began in the mid 18th century and lasted until a ban on commercial whaling. Comments are closed for ...