Organic Indoor-Outdoor Totem #34/Red Sprite #3 (Made-to-Order)

Modular Totemic Sculpture based on 2x8 and 2x3/2x2 Douglas Fir blanks and the spirit brother of Orange Sprite #1– because, at root, both are real.

This sculpture and its box base are designed for indoor or outdoor display. Once assembled, the sculpture stands roughly 43” tall. The 12” x 20” base should be filled with ballast (for this base I favor black gravel—$18 for a 30 lb. bag at Home Depot) and it comes with adjustable feet to assist at arriving to a level stance on a hard outdoor surfaces or on floors and carpets indoors. Also, for a $100 up charge, a 12”x12”x 3/4” steel plate base is an option, as well.

Carved construction, arrived through use of a variety of power and hand saws and grinders. Sanded then treated with multiple layers of Red, Blue, Orange, and White paint or stain. The sculpture is modular in that it comes in several pieces— a 24” 2x8 central body, a 2x8 head with rebar neck, and 2x3 and 2x2 legs and arms— that all bolt easily together with existing fittings and hardware.

Finally, a more detailed word about shipping. Shipping these pieces is expensive, both for the transit and for the time and materials that goes into the packaging. Although free shipping is offered for CONUS destinations, please know that the actual shipping costs are *very* significant at my end, especially in light of the ongoing fuel price increases associated with current events. I find, however, that my absorbing any extra shipping cost is sufficiently outweighed by having a safe delivery and a happy buyer. Free CONUS US Shipping.

A note about Made-to-Order pieces. The concept of offering an item as “Made-to-Order” is to confirm that a specific piece described in a made-to-order listing has been sold but can readily be duplicated and issued under a new totem number. Pieces that are made-to-order are essentially commissioned sculptures that will closely adhere to the general size and style of the original piece. The best way to pursue a Made-to-Order totem is to reach out and express an interest in a particular design. I will then create a rough drawing and project proposal for your review and approval. Once I begin a commissioned piece, I send photos of the sculpture in various stages of progress. Payment for made-to-order items will occur once the piece is complete and a special listing has been created for check out.

Why My Totems Are Numbered and Not Named:
Totemic structures, arising independently across a myriad of civilizations and histories, are ancient and aspirational expressions. They were, I firmly believe, originally conceived to bring comfort and provide direction—both literally and figuratively—and to invite people to gather around a common center, triggering very personal and primal emotions. As such, my sense is that they tend to speak for themselves and derive no benefit from the application of any leading verbal cue or title.