This peculiar beast is the tallest of animals. His extremely long legs and neck give height up to 19 feet. Native of the forest country and desertlike areas of Africa, the giraffe can exist for long periods without water.

Figure 133

These carvings should be made out of light-colored wood. Use one piece of wood. Place both patterns on block 1 1/4 inches thick by 5 inches wide by 14 inches long. Figures 132 and 133.

This is one carving where the center line is necessary to bring neck and head in proper position. Figure 134.

Sketch in legs as shown in Figure 134.

Begin whittling at the top of hind legs, Figure 135.

Move along top of back toward the neck and head. Width of head, 7/8 inch wide. Nose, about 5/8 inch wide.

Figure 134

Figure 135

Figure 136

Figure 137

Tail section is tapered with a wider tuft at the end, inch thick. Figure 136. This shows general back view.

Pen sketches, Figure 137, give an illustration of head section.

Follow Figure 138 for finishing. Note that the hoof of the giraffe is split.

When paint is dry, finish as desired with wax, shellac, or varnish.