Ships' figureheads : famous carving families

Peters, Andy (Wood carver)2024

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The desire to add ornamentation to even the most utilitarian of objects is evident throughout history, and ships were no exception. The task to create decorative forms that became part of a functional object was for the shipping industry the job of the ship's carver; a profession that demanded artistic ability together with a knowledge of the functional requirements of the vessel. Written by a professional ship's carver who has restored many figureheads, this book reveals the skills and stories behind the profession.