Love Spoons

My beloved dad, George Wood carved each of these works of art and many more. He carved them to give to friends and family and special people in his... more

by Karen Adams

Title

Love Spoons

Artist

Karen Adams

Medium

Sculpture - Photography Of Wood Carving

Description

My beloved dad, George Wood carved each of these works of art and many more. He carved them to give to friends and family and special people in his life to show them his and mom's appreciation for them. To make these even more amazing, he had terrible tremors in his hands. When a friend asked him how he does it, dad just smiled and said when he starts to carve the shaking just stops. He wrote a description to explain the origins of Love Spoons.

"Love Spoons
Love spoons originated in Wales in the 17th century. Originally made for utilitarian use, they soon became articles to be kept & admired. They developed Symbolic significance as young men made them while thinking about a young lady of their fancy. Seamen passed time away at sea again trying to show their devotion or Intentions for a lady.
One explanation of their origin was that the fathers of the intended gave
suitors, when they called, a knife and a piece of wood to occupy their hands while calling, thus the term "Spooning."
Love Spoons are popular again as mementos from a visit to Wales, or given
for presents, engagements, anniversaries, weddings, friendship, & to special people."

Dad died two days before Thanksgiving 2013. There is not a day that passes that I don't think of him and feel him with me, and I'm pretty sure that will always be. Each of his beloved grandchildren were given one of these precious gifts from their grandfather who loved them more than can ever be told....and they each loved him too.


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Thank you so much for looking at my images. I appreciate that very much.

I am very concerned with our environment and have decided to donate any money I make from any sales of this image to the ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND.....because the Earth needs a good lawyer! We all need to speak up and support efforts to protect our environment. We will not get a second chance!


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July 14th, 2014