Gregg P. Stradiotto

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The Narcissist

 The Netsuke and Okimono presented in these pages, are all carved using the same techniques and tools.

 

Okimono ( Small Sculpture)

Moose Antler_Amber_Water Buffalo Horn_24k Gold

4 1/4  x 1 5/8  x 1 1/4 in.   /  11 x  4  x  3  cm.

   Symbolism:

  Chained Monkey (The Narcissist):
Fear of Death,demand for attention,self constipating

Clock with No Hands:
Timelessness, serenity, Universal conditions

Owl:
Patience, Trust

Rat:
Longevity, playfulness, curiosity

Bag:
Mystery, the unknown

Skull in Left Hand:
Death

Key:
Answer to a question

Robe:
Contemplation, meditation

 

 

      

 

                          


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