Lenakana & Rhyton

[Roger C]

Lenakana & Rhyton
This is my interpretation of a rhyton. I got my inspiration from an article in Woodturning by Terry Lawrence, in issue 31 April 1995. Base is wild olive ( Olea europaea subsp Africana ) Rhyton is Transvaal beech (Faurea saligna ) The beech tree was destroyed by fire on a friends game farm. The holes are made by a flat white worm / larva.The other marks are the result of termites, I left some of the debris in the canals that were exposed when turning. The horn is from a male Impala antelope obtained in a barter transaction for some turning. Sizes are : rhyton 11” ( 280mm ) high 4” at widest (100mm) base 7 ¾” square, total height to tip of horn15” (380mm) Thanks for looking and all C&C welcome
Lenakana means small horn in Sotho one of the languages spoken in South Africa. Regards Roger Courtney

 

[Gary Morris]

Beautiful piece Roger.

Gary

 

[tony]

Lovely contrasts Roger

 

[henton49er]

An elegant sculptural form. The grooves at the widest point give it greater impact I think, and I love the idea of incorporating animal horn as another natural product (provided that the animal was not killed for the "trophy" of the horns of course).

 

[Silverbirch]

That looks great Roger!
Pardon me, but what`s a rhyton?

Ian

 

[Roger C]

Ian A rhyton is a ancient Crete vase Regards Roger C

 

[Silverbirch]

Ahh! I can see that now! I`ve never come across the term before. (My classical education was sadly neglected.)
Again, very nicely done.

ian

 

[stevenw1963]

Looks great Roger, nicley turned.

 

[Harlequin]

silly question maybe - is it hollow?

 

[Roger C]

Harlequin there are no silly question in turning. Yes it is hollow and the join is on the 4th grove from the top. Apologies I should have mentioned it in my post Kind Regards Roger C