Sphere: This 12 inch diameter sphere has been turned to less than one-eighth of an inch thick, then carved and painted to proper scale. The oceans have been pierced with fine filigree work. To display the globe, a delicate Cocobolo stand was turned for mounting at the proper axis of 23 1/2 degrees. Wtih the ball bearing mount, the globe can be rotated to any desired position. To top it off, a White Opal has been set at the North Pole, representing the Polar Ice Cap.

Material: Alaskan Yellow cedar
Finish: acrylic inks and lacquer
Dimensions: 22 inches high
Price: $4000 Cdn

 

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