Balls are used primarily in balancing acts by the sea lion, bears, or by acrobats.

The reduced size ball on the left was made from three wood pieces, each separately painted. The regular size ball on the right is a single piece of wood with a hole drilled through it.

A ball made for the sea lion will have a cutout area for the seal's nose.

Barrels

The barrel is used in balancing acts or as stands. The back two barrels are the regular size. The reduced size barrels in front were made in three parts much like the reduced ball.