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

Art

Leather Feather Guitar Strap

Item Number
226
Estimated Value
100 USD
Sold
134 USD to CC_13
Number of Bids
18  -  Bid History

Item Description

Beautiful beige and leather guitar strap ideal for anyone who loves the instrument. Approximately 46" long (adjustable) and about 2.5" wide. It has beige borders and a black panel down the middle, etched with varying colors and styles of feathers for a gorgeous, earthly appeal. This is a great item for any guitar player!

Item Special Note

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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