Myrtle No71 is a one-of-a-kind wooden robot sculpture handcrafted from Bay Laurel (Myrtle) that I harvested by hand. Standing approximately 16 inches tall without its base, Myrtle No71 brings together wood, stone, flowers, insects, and a little bit of the unexpected.
Set within the chest is a Sawtooth Stag Beetle from Java, preserved in front of shimmering mother of pearl. Throughout the body are hand-set inlays of green malachite, adding flashes of deep, natural color against the warm tones and grain of the Myrtle.
And then there are the eyes.
Each eye contains a real straw flower set in front of dichroic laminate, with tree frog eyes at the center. Depending on the light and viewing angle, the dichroic material shifts and reflects color behind the flowers, giving Myrtle No71 an expression that seems to change right along with it.
The head is made from Australian Salmon Gum with Arizona Desert Ironwood accents and pivots freely on a magnetic ball joint, allowing the robot's expression and posture to be changed.
The arms and legs are fully articulated and can be repositioned using the included Allen key.
Hand-harvested Bay Laurel (Myrtle) body
Approximately 16" tall without base
Sawtooth Stag Beetle from Java
Mother-of-pearl chest background
Green malachite inlays
Straw flower, dichroic laminate & tree frog eyes
Australian Salmon Gum head
Arizona Desert Ironwood accents
Magnetic ball-joint head
Articulating arms and legs
Allen key included
One of a kind
The base shown in the final piece will be made after purchase, allowing me to create a base specifically for Myrtle No71 before it heads to its new home.
As with all of my wooden robots, Myrtle No71 is made one at a time by hand. The natural grain, inclusions, textures, and imperfections in the wood aren't something I try to hide—they're part of what makes the piece what it is.
Care: Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight. Dust gently with a soft cloth or brush. When repositioning the arms or legs, use the included Allen key to loosen and retighten the joints rather than forcing them.
Thank you for supporting handmade art and giving Myrtle No71 a place to call home.
Myrtle No71 is a one-of-a-kind wooden robot sculpture handcrafted from Bay Laurel (Myrtle) that I harvested by hand. Standing approximately 16 inches tall without its base, Myrtle No71 brings together wood, stone, flowers, insects, and a little bit of the unexpected.
Set within the chest is a Sawtooth Stag Beetle from Java, preserved in front of shimmering mother of pearl. Throughout the body are hand-set inlays of green malachite, adding flashes of deep, natural color against the warm tones and grain of the Myrtle.
And then there are the eyes.
Each eye contains a real straw flower set in front of dichroic laminate, with tree frog eyes at the center. Depending on the light and viewing angle, the dichroic material shifts and reflects color behind the flowers, giving Myrtle No71 an expression that seems to change right along with it.
The head is made from Australian Salmon Gum with Arizona Desert Ironwood accents and pivots freely on a magnetic ball joint, allowing the robot's expression and posture to be changed.
The arms and legs are fully articulated and can be repositioned using the included Allen key.
Hand-harvested Bay Laurel (Myrtle) body
Approximately 16" tall without base
Sawtooth Stag Beetle from Java
Mother-of-pearl chest background
Green malachite inlays
Straw flower, dichroic laminate & tree frog eyes
Australian Salmon Gum head
Arizona Desert Ironwood accents
Magnetic ball-joint head
Articulating arms and legs
Allen key included
One of a kind
The base shown in the final piece will be made after purchase, allowing me to create a base specifically for Myrtle No71 before it heads to its new home.
As with all of my wooden robots, Myrtle No71 is made one at a time by hand. The natural grain, inclusions, textures, and imperfections in the wood aren't something I try to hide—they're part of what makes the piece what it is.
Care: Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight. Dust gently with a soft cloth or brush. When repositioning the arms or legs, use the included Allen key to loosen and retighten the joints rather than forcing them.
Thank you for supporting handmade art and giving Myrtle No71 a place to call home.
