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And these are the feathers I found hidden in that stick.

Superfluous material, according to Michelangelo, otherwise known as Osage orange wood shavings.

Michelangelo said, "The sculpture is already complete within the marble block, before I start my work. It is already there, I just have to chisel away the superfluous material." If he is right, there should be a feather in this stick I found. All I have to do is remove the superfluous material, right?

Raven, silverpoint on wood panel, 4"x4"

Eurasian collard-dove, silverpoint on wood panel, 9.5"x15.3"