The Seeing Eye, Inc. – The Seeing Eye Eighth Annual Online Auction
Auction Ends: May 6, 2016 10:00 PM EDT

Clothing

Chocolate Labrador Retriever Belt Buckle

Item Number
222
Estimated Value
25 USD
Sold
25 USD to kh5b71766
Number of Bids
5  -  Bid History

Item Description

Beautiful hand-crafted belt buckle depicting a close-up of a chocolate Lab's face. The dog is shown curiously looking up, with ears perked and eyes alert over a red-orange background. The belt has a brass-colored border and backing, and is fit to the majority of standard belts. A great treat or gift for any dog lover looking to make a furry fashion statement!

Dimensions: L: 3" H: 2"

Item Special Note

Dimensions: L: 3" H: 2"

Hand tooling of leather involves first scribing a design on wet leather with a stylus. While the leather is still damp, the design is then carved into the leather with a sharp knife. Then a series of small tools are used to punch down, lift up and otherwise “sculpt” the design to give it a 3-D effect. Once the leather is dry, dyes are applied to bring a life-like appearance to the design. A leather varnish is then applied to protect the work.

About the Artist

Hava Hegenbarth’s name may be familiar, as her work graces some of The Seeing Eye’s lovely drawn note cards. Hava began drawing animals while stationed abroad with the U.S. Foreign Service. Her first assignment was in Australia, and later she was stationed in Rwanda and Tanzania. Since retiring from the Foreign Service, Hava devotes her time to her art and raising guide dogs. In addition to drawing and painting, she is also skilled in leatherwork and has donated many lovely pieces to The Seeing Eye.

Donated By:

Hava Hegenbarth, Seeing Eye Supporter

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