[Woodcarver] In search of...

[Joe Dillett]

Hi Sally,

Liking history, especially family history, gives me a passion in doing History Mantels.  I do enjoy history and research. It honors the people of the past when we pass on their history. It add quality to our lives in passing that history along. It adds value to the future in handing down that history.

I believe that It's the historic value of my mantels that insures my work will be around for a long time. 
 
When it comes to understanding signs and symbols, one book I treasure is The Complete Encyclopedia Of Signs & Symbols (Mark O'Connell and Raje Airey). (Hermes House publishing)

I enjoy the history and research that you and David did in your books. It does bring a passion to our work when we begin to understand where these things come from.

Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
Somonauk, IL. 60552

(815) 498-9290 phone
(815) 498-9249 fax
http://www.thecarvingshop.net [business web site]
http://www.carvingmagazine.com ['Ask Joe' column]
http://community.webshots.com/user/joe_dillett
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  From: Sally Nye 
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  Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 11:16 AM
  Subject: [Woodcarver] In search of...


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  Hello all,


  I'm looking for historians/preservationists of "old symbols with meaning".  People who enjoy in-depth research of the meanings behind the symbols of the Old World folk arts.  These folks would search through archival documents, have them translated, and follow the trail to who-knows-where.  They would also be interested in the old tools used during those early times.


  These old symbols are found on walking stickings, treenware, furniture, buildings, and you name it.  We've found these symbols cross many boundaries: including language, ethnic, spiritual, religious, etc.  They could range from pre-viking to today.  Because they were done by the common person, there may not be much documentation...therefore, the deep dig.


  We heard many times that when people understand the background/meaning of a symbol, (celtic knot or whatever) it brings passion to their work.  


  I would really like to connect with like-minded people who have done similar to our historic preservation of the fan-bird.  Please feel free to contact me off-list.


  Thank you 
  Sally 
  www.FanCarversWorld.com








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