*IMPORTANT* The main photo shows the Full-colour Sandstone model that I have finished off with some post-processing work. If you order from Shapeways it will NOT look like this. Please see the other more matt-looking model photo's which is how yours would be made. If you would like to buy THIS actual model that you see above I'm prepared to sell it to you for $30 including postage (Canada and US only - others inquire).

It is, of course, available in other materials.

Slightly larger non-colour version here: http://www.shapeways.com/model/234835/whale_fluke_statuette.html?gid=ug31952

Contact me: gslinger at rogers dot com.

I created this specifically to be made in the new White Glazed Ceramic material offered by Shapeways. I may model a variation on this in other materials but it would have to be hollowed out; this miniature statue is solid.

From Wikipedia's definition:

An inukshuk in English or inukhuk in Inuinnaqtun is a stone landmark or cairn built by humans, used by the Inuit, Inupiat, Kalaallit, Yupik, and other peoples of the Arctic region of North America. These structures are found from Alaska to Greenland. This region, above the Arctic Circle, is dominated by the tundra biome and has areas with few natural landmarks.The inuksuk may have been used for navigation, as a point of reference, a marker for travel routes, fishing places, camps, hunting grounds, places of veneration, drift fences used in hunting  or as a food cache. The Inupiat in northern Alaska used inuksuit to assist in the herding of caribou into contained areas for slaughter. Varying in shape and size, the inuksuit have longtime roots in the Inuit culture.Historically the most common type of inukshuk is a single stone positioned in an upright manner. An inuksuk is often confused with an inunnguaq, a cairn representing a human figure. There is some debate as to whether the appearance of human- or cross-shaped cairns developed in the Inuit culture before the arrival of European missionaries and explorers. The size of some innaguait suggest that the construction was often a communal effort.At Enukso Point on Baffin Island, there are over 100 inuksuit. The area has been designated one of Canada's national historic sites.

This is a remodeled and updated version of my earlier statue still available here on Shapeways. Personally, I think this is a much nicer "sculpture". Available in colour ONLY if you order the full-colour Sandstone model. This one is quite large at almost 17cm in height. I have uploaded a smaller version here: http://shpws.me/3smW

This is a smaller version of my revised statue. The larger one can be found here: http://shpws.me/3smq

One of my "Flying Pig" series, created as "Fan Art" and based on many contemporary icons. It is, of course, in no way affiliated with any specific company, person or product. Please do a search here for 'flying pig' to find the rest of my designs.
This pig features a classic designer motif alongside another iconic face, and would make a great gift for the love in your life (or for yourself!) who is into luxury designed goods. And you don't have to pay a fortune for it!
Why a flying pig, you ask? Well, why a black mouse with big ears and white gloves?.... Just because!




Wikipedia entry re Louis Vuitton:
Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton, or shortened to LV, is a French fashion house founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label's LV monogram appears on most of its products, ranging from luxury trunks and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes, watches, jewelry, accessories, sunglasses, and books. Louis Vuitton is one of the world's leading international fashion houses; it sells its products through standalone boutiques, lease departments in high-end department stores, and through the e-commerce section of its website. For seven consecutive years (2006–2012) Louis Vuitton has been named the world's most valuable luxury brand. Its 2012 valuation is 25.9 billion USD.

Wikipedia re Hello Kitty:
Hello Kitty is a fictional character produced by the Japanese company Sanrio, first designed by Yuko Shimizu. She is portrayed as a female white Japanese bobtail cat with a red bow. The character's first appearance on an item, a vinyl coin purse, was introduced in Japan in 1974 and brought to the United States in 1976.[4][5] The character is a staple of the kawaii segment of Japanese popular culture.[6] At age 36 as of 2010, Sanrio has groomed 'Hello Kitty' into a global marketing phenomenon worth $5 billion a year.[7] Originally aimed at pre-adolescent females, Hello Kitty's market has broadened to include adult consumers. She can be found on a variety of products ranging from school supplies to fashion accessories and high-end consumer products. Several Hello Kitty TV series, targeted towards young children, have been produced. Hello Kitty is also the main character at the two Japanese Sanrio theme parks, Harmonyland and the indoor Sanrio Puroland.

One of my "Flying Pig" series, created as "Fan Art" and based on many contemporary icons. It is, of course, in no way affiliated with any specific company, person or product. Please do a search here for 'flying pig' to find the rest of my designs.
This pig features a classic designer iconic motif and would make a great gift for the love in your life (or for yourself!) who is into luxury designed goods. And you don't have to pay a fortune for it!
Why a flying pig, you ask? Well, why a black mouse with big ears and white gloves?.... Just because!




Wikipedia entry re Louis Vuitton:
Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton, or shortened to LV, is a French fashion house founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label's LV monogram appears on most of its products, ranging from luxury trunks and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes, watches, jewelry, accessories, sunglasses, and books. Louis Vuitton is one of the world's leading international fashion houses; it sells its products through standalone boutiques, lease departments in high-end department stores, and through the e-commerce section of its website. For seven consecutive years (2006–2012) Louis Vuitton has been named the world's most valuable luxury brand. Its 2012 valuation is 25.9 billion USD.