Shannon Wall "Pine Needle Basket with Sharks Teeth" at the Joyful Jewel 5-19-13

"Pine Needle Basket with Sharks Teeth"

Shannon Wall

6" diameter, NC Longleaf Pine Needles, Walnut Shell, Sharks Teeth, Artificial Sinew

$50

     Shannon Wall has collected, processed and woven what must be millions of pine needles to make this sweet-yet-tough basket.  The lacy-looking slice of shellacked walnut shell in the bowl contrasts with the sleek power of the sharks teeth.  I wonder if she gathered this impressive collection of  teeth herself at one of our NC beaches.  This basket is sturdy and beautiful, expertly stitched and coated with protectant.  It makes a stunning piece of art to be displayed in a place of honor, as well as a useful basket to hold keys or what not by the front door of a busy household.                              ~ Mariah

         

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Shannon Wall "Pine Needle Basket with Walnut Shell" at the Joyful Jewel 4-30-13

"Pine Needle Basket with Walnut Shell"

Shannon Wall

6" diameter, pine needles, walnut shell, reed

          Shannon Wall usually makes smaller pieces, ornaments of many pine needles and beads.  This bowl is of grand size and includes more pine needles that anyone can count! It's incredibly sturdy as well as being beautiful with not a needle tip exposed.  Shannon has dyed some of the pine needles a dark shiny navy blue and the others have handsomely weathered to a rich creamy brown.  It's hard to believe that the center is a real walnut shell because the shape is so symmetrical and strong -- but it is.  Shannon uses her proceeds from sales of these treasures for the dog rescue operation she and her husband are so devoted to.                 ~ Mariah

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