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Cat with ball carved from a single chunk of local soapstone.
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Cultural Objects, Folk Art

Cat with Ball Sculpture

People
Maker/Creator: Marie Boyd Goad
Date
1990
Places
Floyd (Courthouse District)
Material/Medium

Soapstone

Specifications
  • Length of base: 4 1/2 inches
  • Width of base: 4 inches
  • Height of cat: 1 1/2 inches
  • Length of cat: 2 3/4 inches
  • Width of cat: 1 3/8 inches
  • Diameter of ball: 3/4 inch
Description

Carved from a single slab of soapstone, this sculpture depicts a cat poised to play with a ball. Details are either painted or etched into the stone. The edge of the base has vertical grooves to add interest.

Keywords
Soapstone, carving
Bio Sketch

Marie Goad and her husband Clyde live outside the Town of Floyd. She comes from a long line of woodworkers including her father Turner Boyd who is remembered for making  white oak chairs, as well as wooden farm implements and ax handles.

Notes

Marie Goad cuts soapstone into slabs with a circular saw, then finishes her sculptures with hand tools. She has demonstrated her work at the Ferrum Folklife Festival.