"Those coins are ugly disgraces and are defiled pieces of history. They are not rare, and they have no artistic value.
I don't know why anybody would collect that crap." "I know Adam...he's the real deal...fighting the culture crushers in mid-America. his kids are cool, his wife is a hot artist, and he carves nickels like Rodin. friend him. support him. ;) Adam Leech is a self taught hobo nickel carver based out of Colorado Springs, CO. He first began carving his "Leech Nickels" in the winter of 2008, after hearing of this unique and obscure folk art tradition through some of his "old timer" whittling buddies in the Pikes Peak Whittlers Association. Instantly enamoured by the mystery and mastery of the original hobo nickel artists, Leech has set out to honor and preserve their great art. Leech carves each of his unique creations in the true "Hobo" style, exclusively with hand gravers, polishing stones, and small punches, but never with any power tools. |
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Hand Carved Folk Art "Hobo" Nickels by Adam Leech, Available Online, or in person at...
The Leechpit Open Mon-Sat 719.634.DORK(3675) theleechpit @ gmail . com Questions, comments, and special requests are always welcomed!
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