sculpture

a mahogany and brass ship's wheel sculpture

A ship's wheel sculpture is here, ready for a captain to steer an imagined ship.

Crafted primarily of rich mahogany wood, this sculpture bears a strong resemblance to a real ship's helm. It stands full height on a polished pedestal, to which a sturdy barrel is attached. A base of dull metal rests beneath the pedestal and extends under the length of the barrel, capable of blending in with its shadow in the right light. Heavy rope wraps around the length of the barrel, with some ends dangling all the way to the base of the sculpture. A close examination may reveal that some of the hanging lines have embedded steel rods to help support the weight of the sculpture. Connected to the other end of the barrel is the crowning feature of the sculpture, a large wheel with eight spokes and a highly polished brass hub. The end of each spoke has a series of identical curved ridges for a comfortable handhold, while a smooth finish of resin prevents the wood from splintering. As a small artistic touch, a series of  dolphins has been painted along the felloe, each facing an alterate direction so that some seem to leap upwards when the wheel is turned.



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turn sculpture

1st person: Taking a wooden spoke each hand, you slowly turn the heavy wheel. It creaks deeply within the barrel.
3rd person: You hear deep creaks from within the ship's wheel sculpture as $(name) takes a wooden spoke in each hand and slowly turns the wheel.

admire sculpture

1st person: You take a moment to admire the clear craftsmanship of the ship's wheel, from its symmetry to its polished brass hub. What a wonderful sculpture!
3rd person: $(name) looks over the ship's wheel sculpture in open admiration.

ponder sculpture

1st person: What would it be like to stand at the helm of a real ship, steering it as the ocean breeze and sails surround you.