Frog of the Day

Cairn Studios - Frank
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

You may remember the monkey who smoked cigarettes that recently made the news. Well that monkey has nothing on Frank, who loves his cigars!

This Cairn Studios piece is by the artist Tom Wolfe and is entitled Frank. It is item number 9158 and mine is edition number 32. It dates to 1998.

From the enclosed card:

At the request of the Sony Corporation, I have created a group of animal statues to be introduced in Japan as "Forest Guardian Spirits." As the name implies, these woodland friends are dedicated to the preservation and protection of the country's beautiful natural resources. While conservation is their foremost concern, they may also be called upon for guidance by those who have either lost their way or are in need of aid while traversing the countryside. From the shadowed mountains to the open sea - a guardian spirit will forever be . . .

Frank, or Frankie as he is known to his close friends, is one happening frog. Wherever he goes, action is sure to follow. Females swarm to him like bees to a flower show! Frank dreams of hitting it big in Vegas or the Big Apple, where he would croon the nights away and be Leader of the Pack. For now, however, he is happy to be at your service as a Forest Guardian Spirit. For this, Frank asks only for a good cigar in return. Here's to ya, Frankie Baby!