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Christmas Ornaments "The Menagerie"

Consider these delightful ornaments for Christmas giving or as a special treat for a friend. Please see the special offer at the bottom of this page.

Elephant

elephant ornament

NEW - An old 19th century expression, "I have seen the elephant," meant that you had experienced all that life had to offer. Our elephant is now ready for your viewing.

Giraffe

giraffe ornament

NEW - Let's face it; giraffes are preposterous. If they didn't actually exist we couldn't believe in them.

House

giraffe ornament

NEW - This house is snug and and tight and ready for the Christmas celebration.

Fish

fish

Of ancient lineage, the fish can feed the multitude and lift the spirits.

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Reindeer

deer ornament

Celebrated in poetry and song and now appearing in ceramic clay, the reindeer says that Christmas is here.

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Dove

dove

The image of peace is appropriate for any time and is particularly cherished at Christmas.

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Peacock

peacock

The peacock is particularly associated with the great American novelist, Flannery O'Connor, who raised them at her home in Milledgeville, Georgia.

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Bunny

bunny

I mean, really. Doesn't elemental cuteness count for anything anymore?

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Whispering Rabbit

whispering rabbit

It's a secret. Only your rabbit knows for sure.

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Goat

goat

An alert goat waits in anticipation near the manger.

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Heart

heart

NEW - What can I say about the heart. You gotta have heart.

Dogwood Flower

dogwood flower

Flowers on an evergreen tree? Yes, because it is Christmas.

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Christmas Goose

christmas goose

Christmas is coming and the geese are getting fat;
Please to put a penny in the old man's hat;
If you haven't got a penny, a ha'penny will do;
If you haven't got a ha'penny, God bless you.

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Star in the East

white star

The magi saw it first and followed it to find our greatest treasure.

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Star and Snow Flakes Ornament

star and snow flakes

This one always reminds me of the Robert Frost poem, "Stopping by the woods on a snowy evening." We each have miles to go before we sleep.

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Special Offer

ornament group

For every 5 ornaments purchased you get another one for free. After purchasing simply email me at jacques@maryhillclayworks.com telling me your choice for the extra free one/ones.

Thank you, Jacques Schickel

Work in Progress

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I thought it would be fun to share with you the work in process. After I have finished sculpting this I will make a mold of the original. From that mold I can press multiples of this fine animal for you. This is what an artist does day to day.

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"I am a proud collector of the beautiful and whimsical work of Jacques Schickel. Every time I use a bowl, vase or plate from Maryhill Clayworks, I'm reminded of a country garden on a languid summer day."
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