Carving Duck Decoys

Carving Duck Decoys

Author: Harry V. Shourds

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1981-01-01

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 9780486240831

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Detailed instructions and full-size templates for constructing 16 beautiful, marvelously practical decoys according to the time-honored South Jersey method.


Louisiana Duck Decoys

Louisiana Duck Decoys

Author: Charles W. Frank

Publisher: Pelican Publishing

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13:

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A survey of the duck decoy carvers of Louisiana with examples of their work in full color.


Decoys of the Mississippi Flyway

Decoys of the Mississippi Flyway

Author: Alan G. Haid

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 9780916838508

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This book documents the outstanding antique waterfowl and bird decoys of one of the greatest of all flyways - the Mississippi. The majority of the examples used in this book have never been illustrated before. Included are decoys of a wide range of species of ducks, geese, swans and shorebirds as well as the more unusual egrets, gulls, crows, owls and one very rare flicker. Written by a prominent collector and student of Mississippi Flyway decoys, this book clearly documents the classic decoy of the flyway and presents a broad spectrum of examples of the individual makers in every important area. Chapters are included on Canada, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Mississippi and Louisiana. The helpful carvers index gives the location and important dates for the 150 individual carvers. This book is a complete statement of the rich decoy heritage of the Mississippi Flyway. It is an indispensible reference book for everyone interested in collecting waterfowl and bird decoys of this original form of American folk art.


Lorraine Gendron

Lorraine Gendron

Author: Lorraine P. Gendron

Publisher: University of Louisiana

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13:

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The first extensive treatment of the Hahnville, La.-based artist Lorraine Gendron, whose Mississippi River mud sculptures, painted wood cutouts, acrylic-on-wood paintings, and primitive dolls are treasured by collectors from around the world.


Wild Fowl Decoys

Wild Fowl Decoys

Author: Joel Barber

Publisher: Derrydale Press

Published: 2000-03-15

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 1461661528

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Joel Barber spent 20 years studying and collecting wild fowl decoys from Nova Scotia to North Carolina. Mr. Barber's authoratative volume is the only text written for the true collector and contains all there is to be known on the subject: how to recognize the locality from which a decoy comes, the world of famous decoy makers, the scarcity of certain types of decoys and more.


Bird Decoys of North America

Bird Decoys of North America

Author: Robert Shaw

Publisher: Sterling

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781402747724

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"In carved and painted wood, bird decoys capture the dynamic spirit of the creatures they represent. Originating as humble tools of the hunter's trade, antique decoys are now treasured as a uniquely North American folk-art form. In this comprehensive reference, expert Robert Shaw chronicles the evolution of hand-carved decoys form 1,500 years ago, when decoys were first crafted by Native American hunter-artist, up through the last great decoy carvers of the twentieth century. Featuring 300 illustrations--including beautiful shot images of decoys from around the United States and Canada, as well as numerous historic paintings and photographs -- this book will appeal to sportsmen, birders, and folk-art enthusiasts alike" --Cover, p. 4.


Footprints of Black Louisiana

Footprints of Black Louisiana

Author: Norman R. Smith

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2010-12-30

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 1462819508

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Blacks may have had a hard history on this land of the free. But they have never stepped back or just stayed on the sides while the world continues turning. In their own simple ordinary ways, they have made extraordinary contributions of works that benefitted society until today. In appreciation and recognition of some remarkable Black Louisianians, author Norman R. Smith honors them with the release of his newly published book, Footprints of Black Louisiana. Black men and women are proud of their heritage and they only want a chance to prove their worth to society. The author’s collection unveils a mass of great Black Louisianians and he tells who they are and what they have done to make America a better place. He invites the reader to follow the Footprints of Black Louisiana as he spotlights: Black activist, philanthropists, civic and political leaders, businessmen, educators, religious leaders, musical, visual and literary artists, entertainers, scientists, inventors, medical professionals, and others who have made long lasting contribution to the world. This collection features distinct images of landmarks and significant buildings erected through the efforts of Black Louisianians.


Decoys

Decoys

Author: Ernie Sparks

Publisher: Camden East, Ont. : Camden East Publishing

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780921820833

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A collection of photographs of some of the decade's best work by North American carvers. The Ward World Championship is held every April in Ocean city, Maryland--and this title is a tribute to the artists who have mastered this unique art form.