I have only used this design once or twice, as somehow I misplaced the design and typically would carve the more standard piece depicting an eagle on the verge of taking off or landing. When I drew it, I’d based the design on one by master ice carver Mitsuo Shimiuzo in his 2nd volume (green jacket) on ice sculpture. Shimuzu’s design was a more generic eagle and not surprisingly, didn’t look much like a bald eagle.

    The crag could easily be replaced by another design element and the piece could be used for all sorts of events, particularly those with a patriotic theme. Make sure that the tail has a least a small attachment to the crag, as it’s essential for the support strength.

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Apparently, many birds, including eagles, can rotate their heads 180 degrees, so the pose shown is possible