Collection: Ray Tsalate
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Ray began as an apprentice for Troy Sice, well known fetish carver and sculptor, in 2004. With the encouragement of his mentor , Ray took a hands on approach, learning step by step how to carve large and small pieces from elk antler and various stones. Ray has challenged himself with increasingly difficult projects as he creates his own style and keeps each individual art piece unique.
Most of rays work is formed separately from the beginning and assembled together at the end of the process. Each of his pieces has its own distinct flair, inspired by the natural work around him and b y the stories he knows.