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At the time he was collecting decoys by people like j. Today, freshair dick janson decoys are among the most prized by west coast collectors. This decoy was also purchased directly from fred hanson one of the authors of this book. Wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast by miller hanson, page 329 fig. Marv meyer wisconsin pintail pair hand carved wood duck decoys signed ln. Wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast carving traditions of british columbia, washington, oregon, and california 1st ed. Introduction to the ellen and doug miller decoys collection.

Works of grainger mccoy a visit with one of south carolinas most talented wildfowl artists by charles e. Hanson author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Decoys pair of mallards, horace lewis hiein crandall, we. Hanson wrote wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast, a 384page look at decoycarving from california to british columbia, in 1989. Paint shows some wear due to inuse gunning and various shot hole marks as shown in the photos. This exact decoy can be found on page 323 of wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast. Decoys of the midatlantic region, 1979, sc, also deluxe edit. Hanson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His first book, wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast. Hanson wrote wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast, a 384page look at decoy carving from california to british columbia, in 1989.

Finely carved bodies with glass eyes, carved bills, primaries and tail feathers. Redwood and balsa were the materials of choice for most of californias decoy carvers. Carving traditions of british columbia, washington, oregon, and california. Wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast signed by the authors. A high head pintail drake by pappy kidwell berkeley, ca c 1950. Read the full text of the article in wildfowl carving magazine, winter 2002. Book wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast carving traditions of british columbia, washington, oregon and california by miller and hanson. In their wonderful book wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast, mike miller and fred hanson relate this information about palm frond sculptures. Presenting wildfowl decoys pacific on sale right now on the internet. Documenting west coast decoys michael miller and fred hanson discuss their new book, interview by eleanor mosca minimallard demonstration by phil galatas alluring loon, part two demonstration by jim reynolds falcons a falconer and topnotch carver explains what you need to know to carve falcons accurately by greg woodard. A bridge to bay history during the 30s and 40s, jake ferreira carved stylish decoys around the san francisco area by michael r.

Carving traditions of british columbia, washington, oregon, and california michael r. A huge, oversize, fully illustrated look at an american folkart treasure, complete with hundreds of lavish fullcolor photographs. Hanson, wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast, davis, ca, 1986, cover and pp. Widgeon pair by amiel garibaldi, sacramento, ca, circa 1938, solid wood, structurally excellent, raised section of primaries, glass eyes, original paint is excellent, ref. The great book of wildfowl decoys by joe engers, hardcover. Painting by jerry barkley annual index winter 1991. Included is the book shorebirds, somers headly and john levinson. Wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast without authors. Pintail drake in original paint as well as condition,ca. Decoy products decoy dux antique vintage and contemporary. Wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast by michael miller. Heads and necks, frank werner international wildfowl carvers.

The body is carved from redwood and the head and neck is tin. With four issues per year, the magazine offers an abundance of carving demonstrations, tips, step by step tutorials, reference articles, and more. Duck and bird antique decoys mallar decoys whats in your. This book covers the entire range of north american examples, and includes chapters on their european counterparts, the history of decoys, how they were made and how to collect them. Decoy products decoy dux decoy dux antique vintage and cont. According to wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast by miller and hanson, pgs. The great book of wildfowl decoys presents decoys in the most sensible and comprehensive way. Thus the entire range of decoys is covered, from canada down the atlantic coast and inland along streams and rivers to louisiana and up the mississippi to the great lakes and. Buy a cheap copy of the great book of wildfowl decoys by joe engers. This book is the only title that takes an indepth look at the previously under appreciated pacific coast decoys, decoy carvers, and hunting traditions. Miller, a retired federal waterfowl biologist, notes in his preface to wildfowl decoys of california that he has doubled the hardbound decoy history of the west. Southern decoys of virginia and the carolinas, 1983. Hanson, wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast, portland, or, 1989, pp.

All copies of wildfowl decoys of california, vintage carving traditions of the golden state, haven been sold. Because palm frond decoys were quickly made and always considered expendable, their usage declined as the equally cheap but more serviceable plastic decoys came along, to sweep the fields clear of all obsolete and inefficient folk art. Carving traditions of british columbia, washington, oregon, and california miller, michael r on. From dj flap book presents the lives and works of major pacific coast carvers those who. Wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast, michael miller and fred hanson. Wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast signed michael miller and frederick hanson. Wildfowl decoys pacific for sale wooden decoy collection. Wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast signed by the authors ebay. Wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast signed michael miller. The tragic life of this salty sailor is marked by the brilliance of his art. Ca san francisco baydelta old antique vintage duck. Hanson published by mbf publishing, davis, ca 1989. Decoy carvers flock to burlington competition news.

Decoys pacific coast book featuring a lot of decoys pacific coast book for sale online. Carving traditions of british columbia, washington, oregon, and california hardcover january 1, 1989 by michael r miller author. If you look at the miller collection, the viewer will notice that the carvings he initially collected still followed along the visual lines and paint styles that decoys had always followed. Browse and buy a vast selection of hunting waterfowl collections. Miller and hanson s refrence on wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast states, the most stylish decoys carved in the east bay were those carved by joe roesling of alameda. Today, freshair dick janson decoys are among the most prized by west coast decoys of the pacific coast by miller and hanson, p.

This exact decoy is pictured on page 237 of wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast by miller and hanson. Refrenceswildfowl decoys of the pacific coast by miller and hanson, p. Hundreds of decoys shown with black and white photography along with regional information on style, etc. Brant decoy carved and signed by rodney w schaap he is a well known northwestern us decoy designer and maker. Found at last discovering alameda carver dean brown by michael r. But a whisper of the palm frond tradition was saved by lew clingans. Jul 01, 2000 the great book of wildfowl decoys presents decoys in the most sensible and comprehensive way.

Ca san francisco baydelta old antique vintage duck decoys. Wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast signed michael. For reference and decoys by the same maker please see page 165 traditions in wood by patricia fleming also page 20 fig. Buy online, view images and see past prices for decoys pair of mallards, horace lewis hiein crandall, westwood, california, 2nd quarter 20th century excellent original paint shows minor wear with some bare wood showing around the drakes tail. Pair of important pintail decoys, richard fresh air dick. Although there is disagreement among some local collectors and residents as to whether or not rayle actually carved. Decoys offered by mallar decoys duck and bird antique. Richard fresh air dick janson pintail duck decoy decoys. Wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast, carving traditions of british columbia, washington, oregon and california, by michael r. Wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast without authors signatures hardcover january 1, 1989 by michael r. Wildfowl decoys of the pacific coast 1989 edition open. A wildfowl decoy is both a workmans tool and a work of art, used to lure game within range. His decoys, as typical for the area, were hollow, imposing in size this one is 22 long and made of red cedar.

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This brant measures 22 12 x 12 12 tall x 7 notewell. Carving traditions of british columbia, washington, oregon and california, was written in 1990 and was recently updated. Decoys pacific coast book for sale collecting wood duck decoys. This book is in like new condition and it is signed by both authors and has been stored in a smoke free home. Joe engers author of the great book of wildfowl decoys.

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