Wood Carvings

The Cree hunters of James Bay originally used the life-sized tamarack birds as decoys during their annual spring and fall hunts. Made from the tamarack (larch) tree, the tamarack bird represents the Canada Goose. The hole in it's head symbolizes the white patch on the head of the Canadian Goose. The core of the body is composed of a ball of twigs and the outer part is shaped into a goose. You will notice the fragrance of the tamarack tree, if the birds is stored in a hot dry place, but the...

This is an extra large Cree tamarack goose. The Cree hunters of James Bay originally used the life-sized tamarack birds as decoys during their annual spring and fall hunts. Made from the tamarack (larch) tree, the tamarack bird represents the Canada Goose. The hole in it's head symbolizes the white patch on the head of the Canadian Goose. The core of the body is composed of a ball of twigs and the outer part is shaped into a goose. You will notice the fragrance of the tamarack tree, if the...

The Cree hunters of James Bay originally used the life-sized tamarack birds as decoys during their annual spring and fall hunts. Made from the tamarack (larch) tree, the tamarack bird represents the Canada Goose. The hole in it's head symbolizes the white patch on the head of the Canadian Goose. The core of the body is composed of a ball of twigs and the outer part is shaped into a goose. You will notice the fragrance of the tamarack tree, if the birds is stored in a hot dry place, but the...

These wooden skulls were carved by hand in Ecuador by indigenous artisans. The skulls are available in three sizes and they are lightly varnished. Please note that the nasal cavity may be carved deep or shallow, and that the appearance will differ as these are handmade items. A Large skull measures approximately 3.75" high from the base of the skull to the top, 2.75" wide, and weighs 128 grams. There are no export controls for this item. ...

This is a set of six carved wood coasters that were hand-carved in the townships of South Africa.   The coasters are 3" in diameter and comes in a lovely hand-carved container.  The elephant on the container has its trunk pointed downwards but has an upward pointing trunk on the coasters.  The wood is a good coloring throughout.

This is a set of six carved wood coasters that were hand-carved in the townships of South Africa.   The coasters are 3.5" in diameter and comes in a lovely hand-carved container.  The elephant on the container has its trunk pointed downwards but has an upward pointing trunk on the coasters.  The wood is a good coloring throughout.

The Cree hunters of James Bay originally used the life-sized tamarack birds as decoys during their annual spring and fall hunts. Made from the tamarack (larch) tree, the tamarack bird represents the Canada Goose. The hole in it's head symbolizes the white patch on the head of the Canadian Goose. The core of the body is composed of a ball of twigs and the outer part is shaped into a goose. You will notice the fragrance of the tamarack tree, if the birds is stored in a hot dry place, but the...

This is a Cree tamarack goose flyer. The Cree hunters of James Bay originally used the life-sized tamarack birds as decoys during their annual spring and fall hunts. Made from the tamarack (larch) tree, the tamarack bird represents the Canada Goose. The hole in it's head symbolizes the white patch on the head of the Canadian Goose. The core of the body is composed of a ball of twigs and the outer part is shaped into a goose. You will notice the fragrance of the tamarack tree, if the birds is...

The Cree hunters of James Bay originally used the life-sized tamarack birds as decoys during their annual spring and fall hunts. Made from the tamarack (larch) tree, the tamarack bird represents the Canada Goose. The hole in it's head symbolizes the white patch on the head of the Canadian Goose. The core of the body is composed of a ball of twigs and the outer part is shaped into a goose. You will notice the fragrance of the tamarack tree, if the birds is stored in a hot dry place, but the...

These one-of-a-kind wooden plaques are hand-carved and painted by Native Americans in British Columbia, Canada. They come in assorted designs. You will get the exact one shown in the photos above.

These one-of-a-kind wooden plaques are hand-carved and painted by Native Americans in British Columbia, Canada. They come in assorted designs. You will get the exact one shown in the photos above.

These one-of-a-kind wooden plaques are hand-carved and painted by Native Americans in British Columbia, Canada. They come in assorted designs. You will get the exact one shown in the photos above.

These one-of-a-kind wooden plaques are hand-carved and painted by Native Americans in British Columbia, Canada. They come in assorted designs. You will get the exact one shown in the photos above.

These one-of-a-kind wooden plaques are hand-carved and painted by Native Americans in British Columbia, Canada. They come in assorted designs. You will get the exact one shown in the photos above.

These one-of-a-kind wooden plaques are hand-carved and painted by Native Americans in British Columbia, Canada. They come in assorted designs. You will get the exact one shown in the photos above.

These one-of-a-kind wooden plaques are hand-carved and painted by Native Americans in British Columbia, Canada. They come in assorted designs. You will get the exact one shown in the photos above.