Banjo Heel: Scallop Shells

Banjo Heel: Scallop Shells

Holzapfel, Michelle, 1951-
Will Fielding, 1952-2014

MH_356

2004

A banjo heel carving of scallop shell motif.

Cherry wood, approx. 2x2x6 inches.

Carving (Decorative arts)

Women and the decorative arts

Women artists--United States

Art woodwork

Decoration and ornament--Animal forms

Banjo makers

Art woodwork

Decoration and ornament--Animal forms

Banjo makers

My collaboration with friend and neighbor Will Fielding has involved small-scale, low-relief hand-carving. Adapting motifs for the functional and ornamental needs of the banjo has been both a challenge and a delight. It’s also a pleasure to customize designs: a mermaid for a ship’s captain, the Greenman for a woodworker. These banjos will be held, played and enjoyed—I think they’ll also improve with age.

My collaboration with friend and neighbor Will Fielding has involved small-scale, low-relief hand-carving. Adapting motifs for the functional and ornamental needs of the banjo has been both a challenge and a delight. It’s also a pleasure to customize designs: a mermaid for a ship’s captain, the Greenman for a woodworker. These banjos will be held, played and enjoyed—I think they’ll also improve with age.

Michelle Holzapfel 1951-
Will Fielding, 1952-2014

Michelle Holzapfel 1951-
Will Fielding, 1952-2014

Studio Wood Art

Studio Wood Art

2004

2004

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Will Fielding’s Memorial in Banjo News Magazine:
https://banjonews.com/2014-12/will_fielding_banjo_builder.html

You Tube videos: Fielding Banjos by Elsa M Sebastian
A Tribute To Will Fielding - presented by Glenn Carson

Will Fielding’s Memorial in Banjo News Magazine:
https://banjonews.com/2014-12/will_fielding_banjo_builder.html

You Tube videos: Fielding Banjos by Elsa M Sebastian
A Tribute To Will Fielding - presented by Glenn Carson

wood

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Made on commission from Will Fielding, banjo maker, Marlboro, Vermont. Heel carving sub-contracted to Michelle Holzapfel.

Made on commission from Will Fielding, banjo maker, Marlboro, Vermont. Heel carving sub-contracted to Michelle Holzapfel.

Michelle Holzapfel 1951-
Will Fielding, 1952-2014

Michelle Holzapfel 1951-
Will Fielding, 1952-2014