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Amy Umbel | Hellbender, 2024

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Amy Umbel | Hellbender, 2024
Amy Umbel | Markleysburg, Pennsylvania
Hellbender, 2024
Maple burl
3.3 x 6 x 6 inches | 8.3 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm
Carved in one piece.

Hellbenders are the largest salamander species in North America and are found in the mountain streams and rivers of Appalachia. They require a specific habitat to thrive, and are threatened by pollution and the degradation of the waters they once flourished in. If spotted, a hellbender is an indicator of a balanced and healthy ecosystem. Balance and hellbenders have a symbiotic relationship.

Amy Umbel is a crafter, writer, and podcaster from the Mid-Appalachian region of the US. She is an advocate for the importance of creating a relationship with land and having a sense of place.

@amy_umbelamyumbel.com