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This is actually not an uncommon theme, usually with Jefferson's or the Indian's face simply being rendered as skeletal. As regards this duo, the carving in each case is rather more original and extensive.   The upper one was done by John Hughey, who specializes in these "skull" types (see: http://hobonickels.org/johnhughey.html & especially https://www.pinterest.com/dechristo...hughey-john/ where this & some similar pieces are pictured) I don't know at all who's reponsible for the other. Colligo ergo sum
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I really like that first one! Very original and top-notch craftsmanship.
In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Very nice!  Yes, Darth has posted a few in the past. |
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They are a very interesting works of Art done by a talented individual!
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The first one is nice-a complete departure from the normally seen garbage that's so prevalent on ebay. |
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Here's one Darth gave me for Christmas   |
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Went to John Hughey's site, amazing work, not just US nickels either! The Canukeleton:  The skelinkenton:  How about a newer Jefferson:  A lot of other neat foreign stuff, one of these may be next purchase! |
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That new Jefferson is perfect! |
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I've always wanted to get my hands on one of these. Lucky for me, there is a big coin show about thirty minutes away from where I live, so I'll see if I can get one this weekend.
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I just bought one the other day and he made it into a full horn again lol...   Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Edited by Darth Morgan
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I love those Ikes!  |
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Wow.... what a display! These are all amazing.
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Posted 03/11/2017 9:40 pm
He does carvings that are part of either a skull series or what he calls a "freaky face" series. The freaky faces have a much broader scope of uniqueness. The skull series of carvings come in either an "economy" version or a "premium" version.
