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Holidome Pavilion Booth 539
Exhibitor Profile
Fosilart | Edward Lawrence
By Celene Carrara
Edward Lawrence
you can relate to and wear. They become a part of your life. The designs can be ethnic to modern, funky to architectural. The pieces design themselves.”
The bulk of the collection is made out of fossil walrus artifacts from St. Lawrence Island, Alaska.
Amongst harpoon tips, sewing needles, and
Edward Lawrence has been a craftsman all his life. He started out as a moccasin maker in 1971, working
with all types of leather accessories.
Next, he explored Native American beadwork. It was through creative experiences like these that he was eventually introduced to fossilized walrus and mammoth ivory.
“I get my ideas from the materials.
Form follows function has always been a part of my technique. The whole concept is to transform the materials into something
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ice testers, you will also find ancient game pieces and ornate buttons.
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