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THE HISTORY OF THE AMAZING SCARAB BEETLES

Scarab Beetles can be found in South America and Egypt. The dung beetle fossils date back 40 million years. The Egyptians immortalized the scarab beetle as sacred . The Egyptians believed that the scarab beetle represented their sun god, Ra. Ra was the Egyptian god who rolled the sun across the sky and buried it each night. The scarab beetle became so sacred that they were put on unique stones to wear as jewelry. Archaeologists have also uncovered some evidence that Indians tribes_in South America also viewed the scarab beetle_as a religious symbol.

Ancient amulets were used for the deceased and the living. Amulets were believed to endow the wearer with the characteristics depicted in the art. Scarab beetle amulets portrayed the beetle's persistence in rolling a dung ball and the reemergence of the beetle from its hole in the ground. The scarab beetle became the symbol of spontaneous generation, new life, and resurrection.

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it stands 13 inches high

Artist: NathanPurcell ( )

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Well- I started blowing glass in 1998 with Sean Stirling(Smiley) in Boulder Colorado.After being really poor in CO. I decided to move back to Philly.I guess I just missed the city life and I was tired of not being able to eat after 10 at night. The first couple of years in Philly were pretty rough but I ran in to some good people and shit started poppin' off.One thing led to another and I built Philly Glass Works.So with having focus for 7 and half years shit finally worked out.I would like to say thanks to -first and foremost- Smiley for teaching me in the begining and All the other glass blowerers in Philly that helped me out too ....Peace...(I'm focused man!)

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Danm Son!!!!
Thats a sick goblet.
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» Posted by BEGlass on 5/4/2006 7:14:44 AM.

slick !!!
i dont know where you get these crazy ideas but keep at it!!! this is gorgeous!
» Posted by AmyCanadaEllenhorn on 5/4/2006 7:54:47 AM.

soooooooo
this is the one you were talking about......sick -sick -sick.........!
» Posted by SeanStirlingSmiley on 5/4/2006 10:41:27 AM.

thats cool
and inspirational. Bad Ass.
» Posted by NathanSteele on 5/4/2006 10:51:32 AM.

holla!
dope as!
» Posted by marbleslinger on 5/4/2006 11:55:45 AM.

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The scarab is a fitting symbol for your new work Nate, keep that spontaneous renewal going!
» Posted by LucidVisions on 5/4/2006 12:30:37 PM.

thanks everyone
this piece means alot to me and i'm glad that i could share with you guys.thanks for the great feedback.....nate
» Posted by NathanPurcell on 5/4/2006 3:39:28 PM.

Oh and........
I've been meaning to say how much I like this piece. I've done quite a few beetles but this one, in my opinion, blows mine away. The use of positive and negative space is exquisite. Also, thanks for your offer. I'm totally booked for the next few months but after that maybe we can talk some business. TL
» Posted by LindemannGlass on 5/25/2006 3:07:40 AM.

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