#spoonwood

[faguscarolinensis]

Kalmia latifolia / Mountain Laurel at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Duke University in Durham, NC

[reddirttown]

Language of Flowers: Mountain Laurel

In the language of flowers, there is a flower for every day of the year. The flower for today, November 16, is Mountain Laurel, which signifies ambition. Image above from Wikipedia. Kalmia latifolia, commonly called Mountain Laurel, calico-bush, or spoonwood (because Native Americans once made their spoons from it), is an evergreen shrub in the heather family, Ericaceae, that is native to the…

[minister-erik]

MOUNTAIN-LAUREL (also called calico-bush or spoonwood) - Composition Wednesday

© Erik McGregor - erikrivas@hotmail.com - 917-225-8963

[r0ttenb0gb0dy]

obligatory ugly sweater picture from work today

[zoobobs-blog]

A doodle in my new epic sketchbook I got from Spoonwood Visuals.

I'll link em below, not sponsored lol they are my friend and I wanna support em! X3

I know I've seen this pose before but I can't remember what it's from. Nancy Drew maybe?

[anavaleriasblog]

MÁSCARA DE MADERA

•originaria

Veracruz

•como se hace

La delicadeza, precisión y elevada técnica de este tallador de rostros, es reconocido y ha trascendido fronteras. Apoya en sus piernas un rostro serio hecho de cedro, sostenido por sus duras manos mientras por el lado opuesto golpea con una gubia con fuerza, recuerda que al ver a su padre por muchos años llevar a cabo esta tradición crecía el interés por aprender. Desde muy temprana edad Virgilio Gerardo se ha dedicado a la creación y venta de estas piezas consideradas sagradas en la cultura huasteca.

De Tampico, Y. H. |. E. S. (s. f.). ¡Arte ancestral! Elaboración de máscaras de madera sigue viva en Veracruz. Diario de Xalapa | Noticias Locales, Policiacas, Sobre México, Veracruz, y el Mundo. https://www.diariodexalapa.com.mx/cultura/dia-de-muertos-elaboracion-de-mascaras-de-madera-se-mantiene-vigente-en-la-zona-norte-de-veracruz-10936755.html

•material

Equimite, cedro, palo de cucharo, palo de cruz y palo de ortiga dan la madera que utiliza

Hmoralesj. (2020, 21 octubre). Máscaras de madera, tradición que preserva don Agustín en Huayacocotla | MÁSNOTICIAS. MÁSNOTICIAS. https://www.masnoticias.mx/mascaras-de-madera-tradicion-que-preserva-don-agustin-en-huayacocotla/#:~:text=Equimite%2C%20cedro%2C%20palo%20de%20cucharo,elaborar%20una%20m%C3%A1scara%20o%20figura.

• para que se utiliza

Las máscaras de madera son utilizadas principalmente para las fiestas del Xantolo, en el marco del Día de Muertos, pues durante su celebración se ejecutan diversas danzas que tienen como característica que todos sus participantes las utilicen

De Xalapa, M. S. D. (s. f.-b). Hermosas máscaras de Tantoyuca: piezas de Maskuali han llegado a EU. Diario de Xalapa | Noticias Locales, Policiacas, Sobre México, Veracruz, y el Mundo. https://www.diariodexalapa.com.mx/cultura/como-se-hacen-las-mascaras-de-xantolo-conoce-el-taller-maskuali-9177872.html/amp#

•Quien lo creo

Virgilio gerardo

De Xalapa, M. S. D. (s. f.-b). Hermosas máscaras de Tantoyuca: piezas de Maskuali han llegado a EU. Diario de Xalapa | Noticias Locales, Policiacas, Sobre México, Veracruz, y el Mundo. https://www.diariodexalapa.com.mx/cultura/como-se-hacen-las-mascaras-de-xantolo-conoce-el-taller-maskuali-9177872.html/amp#

INGLÉS

WOODEN MASK

•original

Veracruz

•how to do it

The delicacy, precision and high technique of this face carver is recognized and has transcended borders. He rests on his legs a serious face made of cedar, supported by his hard hands while on the opposite side he hits with a gouge with force, he remembers that by watching his father carry out this tradition for many years, his interest in learning grew. From a very early age, Virgilio Gerardo has dedicated himself to the creation and sale of these pieces considered sacred in the Huasteca culture.

From Tampico, Y. H. |. E.S. (s.f.). Ancient art! Making wooden masks is still alive in Veracruz. Xalapa Diary | Local News, Police, About Mexico, Veracruz, and the World. https://www.diariodexalapa.com.mx/cultura/dia-de-muertos-elaboracion-de-mascaras-de-madera-se-mantiene-vigente-en-la-zona-norte-de-veracruz-10936755. html

•material

Equimite, cedar, spoonwood, crosswood and nettlewood give the wood used

Hmoralesj. (2020, October 21). Wooden masks, a tradition that Don Agustín preserves in Huayacocotla | MORE NEWS. MORE NEWS. https://www.masnoticias.mx/mascaras-de-madera-tradicion-que-preserva-don-agustin-en-huayacocotla/#:~:text=Equimite%2C%20cedro%2C%20palo%20de%20cucharo, make%20a%20m%C3%A1scara%20o%20figure.

• what is it for

Wooden masks are used mainly for the Xantolo festivities, within the framework of the Day of the Dead, since during its celebration various dances are performed whose characteristic is that all its participants use them.

De Xalapa, M. S. D. (s. f.-b). Beautiful Tantoyuca masks: Maskuali pieces have arrived in the US. Xalapa Diary | Local News, Police, About Mexico, Veracruz, and the World. https://www.diariodexalapa.com.mx/cultura/como-se-hacen-las-mascaras-de-xantolo-conoce-el-taller-maskuali-9177872.html/amp#

•Who created it

Virgil Gerardo

De Xalapa, M. S. D. (s. f.-b). Beautiful Tantoyuca masks: Maskuali pieces have arrived in the US. Xalapa Diary | Local News, Police, About Mexico, Veracruz, and the World. https://www.diariodexalapa.com.mx/cultura/como-se-hacen-las-mascaras-de-xantolo-conoce-el-taller-maskuali-9177872.html/amp#

[heavenlybackside]

Spring blooms 🌸 🎶 🌸

The Mountain Laurel or Spoonwood, native to the eastern United States.

[deliciousmicroplastics]

[ID: NaNoWriMo 2022 winner's badge. a yellow floral frame with matching colorless floral designs in the middle. small black text just above the center reads: "spoonwood for perseverence." in the center, large, black-lined yellow text: "WINNER"; in black text just below: "NaNoWriMo 2022" /End ID]

[icaruswitch]

Untapped one of the final 4-year old bottles of Bitter End — our double espresso stout partnership with Spoonwood Brewing and Black Forge Coffee. 🍺 Thankful to all of you who’ve been a part of this wild Witch ride. Cheers. 🍻 https://www.instagram.com/p/ClXEYilJTCc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[f-l-o-m]

Ce soir, ce sont les cuillères et fourchettes que je vous présente ! Sculpter intégralement à la main, je les fabrique principalement en noyer et merisier (comme ma vaisselle). J’ai travaillé longuement leurs formes afin de leurs donner la meilleure ergonomie. ===> Disponible dans ma boutique #etsy ___________________________________ #spooncarving #woodenspoon #spoonwood #spooncarver #etsyshop #handcarving #walnutspoon #woodworking #woodcarving #cherrywood #zerodechet #flomfrance #woodkitchen #ustensilesdecuisine https://www.instagram.com/p/B8b-r4TIGKB/?igshid=mjupzcydzl15

[vandaliatraveler]

With spring officially over, and summer ramping up, I decided to dedicate my last post in this series to Appalachia’s de facto native plant poster child, a much-loved evergreen shrub in the heath family that has lent its name to countless towns, streets, mountains, streams, and festivals throughout the region. A true opportunist, mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) tolerates full sun to full shade and grows in dry to moist, acidic soil in a range of habitats: mountain forests, sheer cliffs, rocky outcrops, bog margins, and open meadows. Also known as calico bush and spoonwood, this hardy, broadleaf evergreen is also a fabulous contortionist, its stout, crooked trunk and spreading branches forming intricate, twisting patterns that finally resolve in a beautifully-mounded crown. Its deep-green, lanceolate leaves have a glossy, leathery appearance similar to those of Rhododendron maximum, with which it often associates, but are much smaller. Throughout May and June, mountain laurel produces stunning clusters of white to pink, bell-shaped flowers with spring-loaded stamens, which release pollen when tripped by bees. Mountain laurel grows in dense thickets and can reach the size of a small tree under the right conditions. Although all parts of the plant are poisonous, Native American tribes made an extract from the leaves to treat pain and��rheumatism.

[themrsadik]

Wooden spoon all measurements available for sale.if anyone interested please PM me / info@bonehornparts.in Cuchara de madera todas las medidas disponibles para la venta. Si alguien está interesado, envíeme un mensaje privado / #spoon #woodspoon #woodspoons #spoonwood #spoonwoodbrewing #spoons https://www.instagram.com/p/CY3fKIKPI_y/?utm_medium=tumblr

[lovecraftsgarden]

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain Laurel, Calico-Bush, Spoonwood

So lacy!

(via)

[majormojarts]

Alright y'all meet my sweet boys Toasted Marshmallow (white+tan) and Wishbone (tan+brown)! I've been super into Wolvden for a while now and I really wanted to do some art based off my babies. <3 I will probably do more lol These two are some of my favorite wolves and I like to think that they'd have some sweet interactions. Unfortunately I lost both of them while working on this drawing but Toasted Marshmallow was my medicine wolf and Wishbone was my main scout. I like to imagine that after Toasted Marshmallow's long day of herb gathering and taking care of the pups that Wishbone would help take care of him.

[angelunatico]

#spooncarving #spoonwood #cucharasdemadera #carvingadiction #guayubira #cucharas #yomequedoencasa (en El Palomar, Buenos Aires) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-IkhXNn11d/?igshid=1673t44d9gbuf

[shadedfantasy]

My lead, Valentina, and her BFF Magnolia! I used almost all of my GC right away to customize Valentina. 2GC left and no regrets. 

Valentina is a red wolf (Canis Rufus) that was raised in captivity by a conservation program and was recently released into the Appalachian Mountains. Magnolia was separately released by the same program. The researchers hope that they will help reclaim some of their native range - but having been raised in captivity all her life, Valentina may be in over her head...

These girls have made their den among the Mountain Laurel thickets and now are setting out to find other red wolves, and bring them back to the valley that gives the pack its name - Spoonwood Grove