AUGUSTA GALLERY
 of WEST VIRGINIA FOLKLIFE 

BLACKSMITHING

This is a hand forged "basket" whereby a piece is divided and forge welded back together, a very difficult black smith technique.

(A392L)

 
This is a hand forged lamp by Bob Elliott of Fairmont. Bob has been a master artist in the West Virginia Folk Art Apprenticeship Program.

(A393I)

 
Black smith apprentice, Mark Grubb working at a forge in Bob Elliott’s shop.

(A395C)

 
This is a hand forged braid. The making of this object requires great skill.

(A395L)

 
Eugene Ratliff a traditional blacksmith of Raleigh County works at his forge.
Apprentice ??   works at the Little Falls Forge of master artist Bob Elliott.                                                  (a496j)