Sawhorse
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The Sawhorse is literally a living sawhorse who lives in the Land of Oz.
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Description
His body is a log with a notch cut in one end for a mouth, two knots for eyes and a branch for a tail. His legs are four straight tree limbs stuck into his body and spread wide apart for stability. When he was first made he had no ears, but that was soon corrected. His legs are shod with plates of gold, and he always wears Ozma's red leather saddle set with diamonds.
The Sawhorse can speak and follow directions, but is a simple creature. He is one of the fastest creatures in Oz because he never gets tired.
History
Tip brought the Sawhorse to life with the Powder of Life to carry Jack Pumpkinhead, whose wooden joints were wearing out from walking. He accompanied Tip through his adventures with the Scarecrow until it was revealed that Tip was actually the Princess Ozma, the rightful ruler of Oz.
As queen, Ozma had the Sawhorse's legs shod with gold the prevent them from wearing out. He remains her personal steed and she often rides him through the streets of the Emerald City and throughout the Land of Oz. (The Marvelous Land of Oz)
When Jim the Cab-horse visited the Land of Oz, the Sawhorse was honored to meet a Real Horse. They raced, and the Sawhorse won thanks to his untiring nature. (Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz)
Book appearances
- The Marvelous Land of Oz (first appearance)
- Ozma of Oz
- Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
- The Road to Oz
- The Royal Book of Oz
Background
In his modern Oz books, March Laumer gives the Sawhorse the name Lignum.
