Sculptures of Native American scenes made out of paper by Allen and Patty Eckman
( see several more below )
( see several more below )
These stunningly detailed sculptures are made from a paper mixture. - The intricate creations depict Native American scenes and took up to 11 months to make using a specially formulated paper
Husband and wife team Allen and Patty Eckman put paper pulp into clay moulds and pressurise it to remove the water .
The hard, lightweight pieces are then removed and the couple painstakingly add detailed finishings with a wide range of tools .
They have been making the creations since 1987 at their home studio, in South Dakota. The pieces depict traditional scenes from Native American history of Cherokees hunting and dancing .
The most expensive piece is called Prairie Edge Powwow which sold for $47,000
Allen said: "We create Indians partly because my great, great grandmother was a Cherokee ...
I work on the men and animals and Patty does the women and children" explains Allen "I enjoy most doing the detail.
The paper really lends itself to unlimited detail. I'm really interested in the Indians' material, physical and spiritual culture and that whole period of our nation's history I find fascinating.
From the western expansion, through the Civil War and beyond is of great interest to me.
Allen explained their technique: "It should not be confused with papier mache. The two mediums are completely different. I call what we do 'cast paper sculpture'"
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Husband and wife team Allen and Patty Eckman put paper pulp into clay moulds and pressurise it to remove the water .
The hard, lightweight pieces are then removed and the couple painstakingly add detailed finishings with a wide range of tools .
They have been making the creations since 1987 at their home studio, in South Dakota. The pieces depict traditional scenes from Native American history of Cherokees hunting and dancing .
The most expensive piece is called Prairie Edge Powwow which sold for $47,000
Allen said: "We create Indians partly because my great, great grandmother was a Cherokee ...
I work on the men and animals and Patty does the women and children" explains Allen "I enjoy most doing the detail.
The paper really lends itself to unlimited detail. I'm really interested in the Indians' material, physical and spiritual culture and that whole period of our nation's history I find fascinating.
From the western expansion, through the Civil War and beyond is of great interest to me.
Allen explained their technique: "It should not be confused with papier mache. The two mediums are completely different. I call what we do 'cast paper sculpture'"
( Enlarge to enjoy the fine details )
