Another February Calendar - For the Dha Crowd

derek · 2nd February 2005, 03:11 PM

Inspired by John's efforts and posted with his approval. I'm really more of a web design than graphic design guy, but I had fun doing this one.

-derek

derek · 2nd February 2005, 03:13 PM

Oh, and yes, that is a tiger's canine in the grip.

Mark · 2nd February 2005, 03:35 PM

Oh, that is sweet, Derek. Thanks. By the way, this guy will be in the next update of the DRI, hopefully roling out this week-end.

Derek knows this, but others might be interested in the tiger canine story. The tiger is a feared, yet revered animal in Burma. The mythical progenetor of the Burmese people is a white tiger, and the Kachin at least appeal to the spirit of the white tiger of the jungle for assistance in particularly imporant matters or dire situations. In Thailand (and probably elsewhere), a tiger's fang has a talismanic, protective power. So its use as a handle will protect the wearer from harm.

Andrew · 2nd February 2005, 08:31 PM

Thanks, Derek!

To add to what Mark has posted about the tiger teeth, many Kachin (Jinghpaw) tribesmen will decorate their "hunting" swords, scabbards and baldric suspension with tiger teeth and even sections of jaw as evidence of their fierceness and hunting prowess.

JPSF · 2nd February 2005, 11:13 PM

No approval needed and I enjoy seeing other work especially something as well done as this while the images displayed generate great information from all the experts here.

2nd February 2005, 03:11 PM	#1
derek Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 215	Another February Calendar - For the Dha Crowd Inspired by John's efforts and posted with his approval. I'm really more of a web design than graphic design guy, but I had fun doing this one. -derek

2nd February 2005, 03:13 PM	#2
derek Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 215	By the way Oh, and yes, that is a tiger's canine in the grip.

2nd February 2005, 03:35 PM	#3
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Oh, that is sweet, Derek. Thanks. By the way, this guy will be in the next update of the DRI, hopefully roling out this week-end. Derek knows this, but others might be interested in the tiger canine story. The tiger is a feared, yet revered animal in Burma. The mythical progenetor of the Burmese people is a white tiger, and the Kachin at least appeal to the spirit of the white tiger of the jungle for assistance in particularly imporant matters or dire situations. In Thailand (and probably elsewhere), a tiger's fang has a talismanic, protective power. So its use as a handle will protect the wearer from harm.

2nd February 2005, 08:31 PM	#4
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Thanks, Derek! To add to what Mark has posted about the tiger teeth, many Kachin (Jinghpaw) tribesmen will decorate their "hunting" swords, scabbards and baldric suspension with tiger teeth and even sections of jaw as evidence of their fierceness and hunting prowess.

2nd February 2005, 11:13 PM	#5
JPSF Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 56	No approval needed and I enjoy seeing other work especially something as well done as this while the images displayed generate great information from all the experts here.