Call It A Day
 
Artist:  Peter Calvesbert
Item No:  TJSL
Collection Name:  Treasure Jest
Status:  Fixed Edition
Release Date:  1/14/2005
Edition Size:  1500
US Issue Price in USD:  $65
Dimensions (Inches):  2.73 x 1.7 x 3.47
 
S e c r e t s
The sloth is a slow-moving mammal that inhabits the tropical forests of South and Central America.
They can live for more than ten years, spending nearly their entire existence hanging from trees
by their long limbs. To portray suspension, Master Carver Peter Calvesbert left the base completely
smooth to suggest nothingness. He says, “I enjoyed carving this box figurine because it fits into my
weird and wonderful category, both in look and movement, or should I say lack of movement.”
These animals move in such slow motion that algae grow on their coarse hair, giving the sloth
a greenish tinge. Its hair is also home to the sloth moth, a flutter of which is depicted in the interior.
Each year the female produces a single offspring. Notice the baby sloth tucked between momma’s
limbs. Look for the initials L.B., which stand for Leanna Barron, who suggested this piece.
Also, look for Peter’s signature hidden mouse.