Last weekend I was pressed into service to return Traveler Nell’s cable converter. Opting for the 5th Ave Brooklyn location I had a delightful time. As I hustled my way back to the R train the Rifi Gallery caught my eye.
I was not in any real hurry other than to get back to Traveler Nell so I stuck my head in the door. I don’t know why I bothered but what did I see the moment I looked in?
A wooden kangaroo! (I doubt it was Huon Pine but it was definitely wood.)
I’d say it was about 4 and a half feet tall (a little shy of 1.5 meters) and appeared to be carved out of a single piece of lumber. I looked for a price but could not find one and didn’t want to ask and give false hope to the lonely salesman. Based on the listed prices I could see I’d say it was at least $1,000 (AUD950).