[Woodcarver] Fan Bird

[Sally Nye]

Wow, Gene.  Would love to see a photo!  Unfortunately, it is the  
nature of the fine blades to break up over time.  That is one reason  
the fan bird has lost it's way.  Another reason is that when a region  
came under communist rule the carvers were not allowed to make the  
Dove-of-Peace.  Some fan-carvers continued to make the "good-luck  
bird."  But most carvers (to avoid problems) put it down.

It is quite an education (and very humbling) to travel through those  
regions and learn their history.  It certainly makes us appreciate  
the USA all the more. (smiling)
Best
Sally
www.FanCarversWorld.com



On May 20, 2007, at 7:50 PM, Gene and Darlene Bremmer wrote:


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> Darlene and I are helping her sister get ready to move out of her  

> house into an apartment.  In doing so, we came upon our brother in  

> laws, (stuff)...... In it we found an old, old fan bird...Alas, it  

> is in pretty bad shape but I am going to try and get a picture of  

> it and send to you.  Thought you would find it interesting.  Lots  

> of broken feathers but fun to find anyway.  Should get the picture  

> this week so will drop it to you yet this week.

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> Gene

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