ANTIQUE GLOBES leather map HOME DECOR ART COLLECTIBLE LARGE WALL MAP 40X30 handmade AGE OF DISCOVERY WORLD Start Price USD 149.00 Current Price USD 155.00 Time Left - Bid Count 2 Buy It Now Price USD 199.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 04, 2008 End Time Friday, July 11, 2008 Location Moorhead, Minnesota See more about 'ANTIQUE GLOBES leather map HOME DECOR ART COLLECTIBLE' Description ANTIQUE GLOBES 1580 - This map is based on expedition by British explorer Sir Francis Drake which circumnavigated the world. It was done by XVI century dutch cartographer Jodocus Hondius. The map is decorated with classical images and rope border. The surface is coated with natural paste which makes it look like an old, yellowed paper. The map is secured by leather straps and marupa wood rods. The piece can be used as decoration and as source of information. Maps are our finest window into times long past. They allow us to dream, to learn and to understand the world that preceded us. Some of the maps capture spirit of adventure, of discovery and the promise of new begining. They register the triumph of navigators and explorers. Maps are not only to instruct but they also reflect the artistic expression of the times in which they were created. They are as attractive as paintings and prints, and they are significantly more interesting in that that they display man's knowledge of his universe. Many people love to look at old maps of places they have visited, place they lived in and places they are curious about. I have been crafting my maps using technique called PYROGRAPHY. Pyrography is the art of using fire to create art. "PYRO" means fire and "GRAPH" means art. My maps are entirely done by hand which makes each piece very unique. In my work I use fine ox leather, simple tools and well practiced fire engraving methods to create stunning works of art. All the lines and shades are burned into the leather thus impossible to erase or fade. Dyes are applied to the skin to create deeper shades and contrasts. Next, the surface is coated with plant solution to protect it against time and insects. Finally, natural paste is applied to attain fine finish. The map can be displayed with wooden rods or enclosed into a frame. SIZE:40x30 inches (100x75 cm) MATERIALS:Leather and marupa wood ADDITIONAL INFO:- Display rods included- Signed by the artist- Keep out of the sun- let me know if you would like the map without display rods if you plan on having it framed- for detailed picture (400k) Click here- to see display rods Click here- Look in my STORE for more designs- I ship it from my studio in Brazil- two to three weeks for delivery If you have questions regarding this product that are not found on this page please E-Mail me Affordable Auction Management Solutions @ inkFrog Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!