For this type of personal interaction, visit sporting collectibles shows, interact with the dealers and study the decoys. Fish and fowl decoy s of the great lakes, 2002 townsend gunners paradise. Folk art fish decoy carving folk art fish, decoy carving. Department of natural resources decoys have long been used by ice fishermen to lure large fish generally pike, but also sturgeon and.
Harrells book sixty living and outstanding north american carvers. Folk art patriotic sunfish, great swimmer wonderful folkart decoy. Author steven michaan is the foremost collector of fish decoys in the united states and this book illustrates over a hundred of the most striking examples from his collection. This spear fishing decoy is about 7 inches long and designed using southwest american influence and designs. To learn more about fish spearing decoys, visit his website at. New york, who has collected decoys for years, has written two books on. A wonderful collection of fine decoys and calls from the great lakes region, shown in over 1100 color photographs, along with original vintage black and white photos, extensive related literature, and a price guide. Modern ice fishermen will often use an ice shanty, which is sometimes also called a darkhouse or fish house, to protect themselves from the elements while. Contemporary and antique duck decoys, shorebirds, songbirds, folk art and sporting art. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. The art of the spearfishing decoy which opened at the museum of american folk art in new york. Fish decoys offer any carver a wonderfully creative base for your wood carving. Several books and museum exhibits raised the awareness of collectors outside of the midwest and established fish decoys as a collectible whose time had arrived. Ice fishing, fishing lures, folk art fish, fish crafts, shorebirds, woodworking. Get the best deals on ice fishing decoys when you shop the largest online selection at. Most of todays decoys are destined for fireplace mantels and coffee tables, where collectors can show off a menagerie of fish, from yellow and electric blue sunfish to chubby, moss. It is limited to minnesota carvers only though, which is by no means, any kind of handicap. These are just a sample of whats available on the subject of fish decoys. North carolina decoys and gunning lore by william neal conoley, jr. For folks outside the midwest, the concept of walking out onto a frozen lake in the middle of the winter seems preposterous. National fish decoy association is dedicated to the preservation of decoy carving and promoting the talented artisans who continue to spawn and spark this. The searchable list below contains many educational, informative, and beautiful books about decoys and related collectibles.
We welcome you to share your information and knowledge with us so we can share it with the fish decoy world. This auction is for the fish decoy vol ii book only. Learn folk art ice fishing decoy carving with this indepth stepbystep eproject taught by lora s. Russ and karen goldberger have operated rjg antiques for 40 years. I have enhanced my site to allow for more decoy and shorebird pictures. Numerous books have been written on the art forms of fish decoys including. Our decoys are made from northern minnesota white pine. Pair of painted wooden fish decoys in greens, red, white, and black. Get the best deals on folk decoys art when you shop the largest online selection at. In the 1980s, the popularity of fish spearing decoys as a collectible exploded in the world of folk art collectors. They are not for sale here, most of these are out of print books but can be found on ebay. A whole school of extra large white fish hanging to dry in ricks paint room. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Matched pair of pintails carved and painted by john holloway of parkertown, nj. To edit please go to appearance widgets and choose 6th widget from the top in area 6 called home widget 1. Here are some books about fish decoys from my personal collection. Each decoy is hand carved by barry and painted by his wife. The nfda was founded to help living decoy carvers to market their carvings, preserve some of the old heritage, and maybe inspire young people to carve decoys and go darkhouse spearing. Part sculpture, part carving, part utilitarian, part folk art. Carved and painted to mimic the appearance and behavior of prey for pike and muskies, the handcrafted fish decoy has become enshrined in american culture as a treasured form of traditional folk art. Petersen formatbinding hardcover book condition used good quantity available 1 binding hardcover isbn 10 0764300539 isbn 9780764300530 publisher schiffer publishing place of publication atglen. Stein decoys selling duck decoys, factory decoys, folk. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration.
Petersen 1997, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Whittle fish decoy carving classic carving patterns. Rare and excellent book on various ice fishing decoys. This beautiful sturgeon fish decoy is one of the very first i purchased 1999, and it really sparked my interest in collecting american folk art fish decoys. After trading emails and photographs with preeminent collector and author of books on fish decoys, steve michaan, it was determined this decoy was likely carved in the 1940s in wisconsin, where sturgeon decoys are popular. Dnr lured into fishing by the art of decoys state of michigan. Kimball, scott and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is believed that the decoy was made by an outdoorsmanartist in michigan in the 1940s. This sixty page ebook includes an introduction to the history of ice fishing decoys, the six basic carving cuts needed to create these fun fish, and two complete projects. Fish decoys have been used in the great lakes region of the united states for hundred of years by native americans, and more recently by. Carving fish decoys a traditional american folk art, james t. The history of fish decoys dates back hundreds, if not thousands of years. Darkhouse angling named such because it takes place in a dark tent over a hole in the ice is only legal in a few northern states, but many people also use fish decoys as decorative items.
Fish decoys have been used in the great lakes region of the united states for hundred of years by. Howell lowell folk art duck decoy antique americana. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads. Greg stocks over 5000 quality woodcarving tools, books, carving wood, cutouts, rough outskits, carving power chisels, flex shaft machines, tools, wood burners, artist materials, wood, tohickon glass eyes, feet, patterns, carving burrs, bases and supplies. Along the way our dfd decoys have ended up in the american museum of folk art, on a limited edition print, in a governors mansion, in hollywood actors homes, in fishing decoy books, with interior designers, in art galleries, on a dvd, and now in a coffee table book. The carolina decoy collectors association has complied one of the finest collections of carteret county, nc decoys and featured them in this full color book by species. The place of the fish decoy in folk art and in collecting circles was. All decoys shown on this site are my personal creations. These two great books are magnificently printed in 6 color offset lithography and both are perfect gifts for the sporting man or woman who loves the outdoors, ice. They believed that the decoys embodied the innua, or inner spirit of the fish.
Modern ice fishermen will often use a darkhouse or fish house, to protect themselves from the elements while fishing. Johnson hunting and fishing center in cadillac, has been around decoy carving his entire life. Holmes publishing, incorporated, 2009 decoys hunting 457 pages. Kimballs the fish decoy volume ii book ice fishing folk. This is a fine quality reference book, not only on fish decoys, but on fish spears and spearing history as well. He is an avid spearfisherman, fish decoy collector, three time word champion folk art fish decoy carver and well known expert in spearing decoys as collectible objects of folk art, decorator items and. Fish decoys are one of the finest and oldest forms of american folk art. I began collecting vintage folk art fish decoys in the late 1990s.
Today, decoys are considered collectible folk art, and some vintage pieces are worth six figures or more, depending on their condition. Hunters around the bering sea first used small bone or ivory decoys for ice fishing around ad. In either case, decoys were raised and lowered into the water to attract prey within spearing range. Welcome to, here you will find fish decoys and other wood carvings made by milwaukee, wisconsin native rodney podd. Examples include folk art fish decoys by donald petersen and the fish decoy by art kimball. Standard shipping price quoted for lower 48 states. American fish decoy products make beautiful, unique gifts for everyone who admires american folk art or practices the fine art of fishing. Fish decoys were originally used by native and early american ice fishermen to lure food fish within range of their spears. They would lie out on the ice and use the decoys to attract a fish. The great lakes carvers are considered by most experts and collectors to represent the most influential and productive of the hundreds of artists who worked in the united states from about 1900 to 1940. Buy online, view images and see past prices for 2 folk art fish decoys. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The nfda works hand in hand with the gathering, an antique sporting collectable and fish decoy show, now entering its 23rd year.
Once a basic knowledge of fish decoy carving is achieved, attending shows with other carvers, asking questions and repeated effort will increase your decoy carving knowledge and success. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Considered an original american folk art, the first fish decoys were carved thousands of years ago by native americans looking for better winter fishing lures. Fish decoys carved, painted wood with attached metal fins and painted eyes circa 1930s. Stein decoys selling duck decoys, antique duck decoys, factory decoys, folk art decoys, fish decoys, vintage decoys, fishing lures, lodge decor and cabin decor steindecoys. Fish decoy carving dates back to the time of native americans who would often carve decoys out of wood, bone, or antlers. Explore free books, like the victory garden, and more browse now. Pictured here is a kobercarved brook trout, michigans state fish. Through the years, fish decoys have evolved from icefishing aids to collectible folk art. How to build a fish decoy gone outdoors your adventure. John is a well known carver who has won many awards and is highlighted in loy s. Outstanding early and rare sucker fish spearing decoy by elman bud stewart 191999, flint, michigan.
The decoy is 7 12 inches in length and finely carved in the shape of a trout. Fish and fowl decoys of the great lakes a wonderful collection of fine decoys and calls from the great lakes region, shown in over 1100 color photographs, along with original vintage black and white photos, extensive related literature, and a price guide. With patterns and instructions for 17 projects anthony hillman on. Folk art fish fish art fish wood carving wood carvings wood crafts diy and crafts hand carved hand painted wood fish you searched for. A highly regarded dealer, author, counselor and broker, russ has been instrumental in the formation of some of the finest antique duck decoy and folk art collections in the country. Aside from basic books on the subject like carving traditional fish decoys by anthony hillman carvers may access information by searching the internet. Once you have carved the basic fish body shape you can use that as a canvas for your other crafting and carving techniques. Eskimos and other native americans are known to have used them to lure fish under frozen lakes and streams. Ladows comical long fish decoy with red and black crackle glaze paint and white accent mouth and spots, metal fins and push pin eyes, 15x 3. In summer, fish were speared from the shore or canoes. This gallery offers just a few ideas on how you can make your fish decoys into miniature folk art masterpieces. Take a look around and if youre interested in purchasing something a lot of items are for sale or contact me and id be happy to make something especially for you. This sixty page e book includes an introduction to the history of ice fishing decoys, the six basic carving cuts needed to create these fun fish, and two complete projects.
Stein decoys selling duck decoys, factory decoys, folk art. Wildfowling and decoys on long island, decoys at the museums at stony brook, ny, 1979, sc, op. Ice fishing decoy catfish rare folk art carl christiansen signed. Petersen, through personal lively interviews, introduces the reader to the histories of early twentieth century and contemporary decoy makers of minnesota, one of six states where spear fishing is permitted. For centuries, fish decoys have helped spearwielding ice fishermen skewer hefty game fish. Folk art beneath the ice examined an art form rooted in the ancient tradition of spear fishing. We think our decoys are unique and significant art objects and experts agree. Rodecoys fish decoys carved from milwaukee, wisconsin. The decoys that strongly influenced mitchell were the holly family of maryland, mason factory decoys of detroit, and decoys from new jersey and the delaware river areas. Carved fish decoys are one of the earliest forms of american folk art. Woodworking kits for kids woodworking kit for kids, woodworking books.
They are weighted with a lead plug and the fins are galvanized tin. Folk art fish decoys the purest of utilitarian folk art. It has been out of print since the early eighties but still host a world of information not in other books. How to build a fish decoy gone outdoors your adventure awaits. The collection represented on this site and in the american fish decoys books by steven michaan formed the basis for the firstever major museum show on fish decoys, beneath the ice. Hunters around the bering sea first used small bone or ivory decoys for ice fishing around. I obtained this beautiful folk art fish decoy in 2007. Tim knows fish decoys and has acted as a consultant to the antiques roadshow as well as several nationally known auction houses and publications. Schiffer publishing folk art fish decoys with over 500 color photographs, this thorough text introduces the reader to the wide variety of decoys currently available, decoys made earlier in the century by old time artists as well as examples of contemporary design. See more ideas about fish, carving and folk art fish. Just within the last 20 years, spear fishing decoys have become highly desirable collectibles, achieving the status of folk art. Al nelson, 72, who helps teach a class on decoy carving at the michigan department of natural resources carl t. Most fish decoys found today were produced in the 1930s depression when americans had to struggle to put food on the table.
Hands on examinations are also important to learn the specific characteristics that either give fakes away or guarantee authenticity. I continuously update this webpage with new carvings being created in the us and in germany. Lured into fishing by the art of decoys outdoornews. Tim spreck is a master fish decoy carver, active spearfisherman, author, spear fishing advocate, and collector of spearing decoys.
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