This dog figure is almost impossible to find today.
Brant Gilmer is one of the finest makers of wood carved figures today. He has been around for quite a long time but has kind of stayed in the shadows and even though he stays very quiet and out of sight he has a waiting list of about 3 years to have a figure built.
This is a full size 40″ tall figure and has slot jaw, side to side self centering eyes and the ears raise separately or both together.
Here is a fabulous rendition of the famous Knucklehead Smiff carved in basswood by Brant Gilmer.
Brant’s work is of the highest caliber and this creation is no exception. He is 42″ tall and is all carved from wood. This includes the body and hands.
Knucklehead has slot jaw and side to side self centering eyes. Although the original Knucklehead did not have moving eyes the fact that this Knuck can move them to me is a plus. You can get a lot more life from him with the movement of the eyes.
Everyone today who is into ventriloquism should know who Dan Payes is because he has been selling Ventriloquist Figures for around 15 years. He is one of those that I certainly would call a prolific builder. Hundreds of his figures are now out there in the hands of performers and collectors.
In his building of figures he has created a Siamese Twins figure and to date he has made only four of them.
Here’s a video of the McElroy brother’s ventriloquist figure that has been referred to as the “Troll”. This video is part five.
Here’s a video showing and talking about the McElroy brother’s ventriloquist figure that has been referred to as the “Troll”. This video is part four.
