Peter Chapman
three-dimensional animal puzzles
Over the past 20 years, Peter Chapman has developed his technique of turning a single piece of native or exotic hardwood into a fascinating and whimsical puzzle. Peter's puzzles have been featured on television and in many magazines and newspapers. He has also received numerous awards for his original, copyrighted designs. Besides being challenging and fun, these puzzles make elegant gifts as well, thanks to the beauty of the fine woods and the painstaking craftsmanship. From his Class Menagerie studio in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Peter is constantly developing his technique and inventing new designs. An interesting detail of Peter's work, is that each puzzle has a secret surprise inside. For example, the whale has swallowed a tiny Jonah figurine, and the alligator, a clock. Cats have little mice inside, and frogs have flies. Inside the piranha, you'll find a severed finger. (Ew!) You get the picture.
Peter Chapman has developed a unique technique of cutting a single piece of wood into a three-dimensional interlocking puzzle. The result is an animal that articulates and moves like the creature it represents.
Made from: zebrawood and sapele
Hidden egg inside
Measures 3"h × 9½w × 6"d
Item #59070
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Peter Chapman has developed a unique technique of cutting a single piece of wood into a three-dimensional interlocking puzzle. The result is an animal that articulates and moves like the creature it represents.
Made from: walnut
Hidden beehive inside
Measures 5½"h × 11¼"w × 2"d
Item #59067
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Peter Chapman has developed a unique technique of cutting a single piece of wood into a three-dimensional interlocking puzzle. The result is an animal that articulates and moves like the creature it represents.
Made from: leopardwood
Hidden finger inside
Measures 3½"h × 1"w × 8¼"d
Item #58293
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Peter Chapman has developed a unique technique of cutting a single piece of wood into a three-dimensional interlocking puzzle. The result is an animal that articulates and moves like the creature it represents.
Made from: maple
Hidden carrot inside
Measures 8"h × 9½w × 2"d
Item #59071
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