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Black Bear Forge
Published: February 14, 2026
Video Description
Forged candle sconce inspired by the wood carving of Nicolai Fechin seen at the Taos Art Museum in Taos New Mexico.
https://www.taosartmuseum.org/fechin-house.html
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