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S e c r e t s
Master Carver Peter Calvesbert revisits the hippo theme
after a twelve year hiatus. The sweet and simple “It’s A Fine Day” was
released in 1993. “Spa Treatment” is a very different take on this
behemoth creature, with naturalism, humor and secrets loading it down.
“The Ashes” and “2-1” inscribed on the lid refer to the riveting English
and Australian cricket match that gripped Peter and the entire country
during the carving of the piece. England was up 2-1, and if the third
match came up a win, they would take back the coveted “ashes” – the
remains of a burnt bail presented to the English after beating the
Australians on the 1882/83 Australian tour. But Australia has not lost in
twenty years! “Flanders” and “Swann” refer to singer songwriters whose
most famous song was about a hippopotamus: “. . .mud, mud, glorious mud. .
.”. Inside, crocodile heads are seen poking up. Peter couldn’t decide
whether he’d rather swim across a crocodile or hippo infested
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