Meet the exhibitors chincoteague chamber of commerce. Here, on the occasion of its 90th birthday in 2015, is the history of the famous midsummer pony swim in chincoteague. Duck decoys are sometimes used in duck hunting to attract real ducks. Structure is outstanding for this old gunning pair. And finally, here is a little piece about a oneofakind character from chincoteague, the decoy carver miles hancock. Chincoteague, where the ponies roam free fifty plus advocate. Youll get monthly travel inspiration, insider tips, and itineraries to help you plan your best virginia vacation yet. Products tagged reference books page 2 muddy water decoys. Make your chincoteague island getaway the best with a stay at miss mollys inn bed and.
Oct 14, 2014 decoys decoys decoys, chincoteague, virginia. So, you see it allfrom classic upper bay birds to chincoteague stoolsall created to harvest the potomacs enormous waterfowl population. Joe engers is the editor of decoy magazine and the great book of. His decoy carvings are recognized for both their artistic value and. Chesapeake bay boat carvings and decoys home facebook. The best collection is at the museumlike store named decoys decoys decoys, inc. August, 2020 chincoteague center chincoteague, va 23336, chincoteague, virginia. Mar 1, 2015 antique confidence gull decoy lou reineri chincoteague virginia. Watch chincoteague history unfold before your eyes as local carver roe duc man terry creates lifelike images of area waterfowl and shorebirds from blocks. Other locally harvested seafood includes clams, crabs, flounder, and other foods. The birch family can trace their roots in america to 1763. This book shifts the focus, and places the emphasis on the wards more as individuals than as decoy carvers. 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. Many carvers on chincoteague island say it may be attributed to judson budd.
Reg birch is a talented and awardwinning carver from chincoteague island, virginia, u. Decoys decoys decoys chincoteague, virginia collectibles. A duck decoy is a manmade object resembling a real duck. The ducman has been carving for over 40 years, and has won more than 300 awards for gunning decoys and shorebirds. Were dedicated to exploring the provenance of these fascinating collectibles and keeping a watchful eye on the trends of this exciting market. Incredible decorative carved widgeon by the ward brothers, crisfield, md. Chincoteague combined school 4586 main street chincoteague island, va 23336.
They are usually painted, often elaborately and very accurately, to resemble. The splendor of its nature and wildlife is something that he has always loved. He created over 20,000 decoys during his lifetime, full sized and miniatures. August 31, 9am5pm september 1, 10am4pm chincoteague center, 6155 community dr. Saltwater cowboy and longtime member of the chincoteague volunteer fire company, roe will recount stories of daysgoneby and his life here on chincoteague island. Local and national decoy carvers and artists of all kinds. Price new from used from hardcover, 1981 please retry. Chincoteague carvers and their decoys hardcover 1981. Antique confidence gull decoy lou reineri chincoteague. Reflections on 60 years of duck hunting experiences ken higgins 2009 signed first edition 249. On a windy, sunny afternoon in chincoteague island, a crowd gathered to celebrate miles hancock.
He is nationally known for his ability to make a brand new decoy look 100 years old. Looking for a decoy book called chincoteague carvers and their decoys. Chincoteague island is known for its seafood, including fish and shellfish. Widgeon drake by lloyd tyler 18981970 crisfield, md. He was born, lived and worked in chincoteague, virginia, and was the resident carver at the refuge waterfowl museum. Bird decoys of north america by robert shaw chronicles the evolution of handcarved decoys from 1500 years ago up through the last great decoy carvers of the twentieth century. Chincoteague decoy show 2019 waterfowl carvings and. The 2018 chincoteague decoy carvers and artists decoy show.
The chincoteague decoy carvers and artists show has been an annual. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Reg birchs family has been living in this tiny atlantic coastal town for six generations. He used a curved piece of metal to hollow them out. Stansbury about the life, family, and carvings of ira hudson. The museum of chincoteague island event was a celebration focused on the wellknown decoy carvers. For sale an old fire back door for fireplace heavy cast iron. Modern ones may also be made of canvas and plastic. He was the son of herbert lee daisey and emma jane daisey. Ira hudson is undoubtedly chincoteague, virginias most famous decoy maker. Chincoteague decoy show 2019 waterfowl carvings and wildlife art. Waterfowl books page 2 minnesota waterfowl hunting. Shops display decoys and other carvings of every variation. On his fathers life as a market hunter and guide, eugene remembered.
Here is the true tale of misty, stormy, and maybe the worst noreaster of them all. The 37th annual chincoteague island decoy and art festival will take place on friday, march 25 from noon to 6 p. Chincoteague carvers and their decoys barry berkey 1981 first edition 250. Pioneer decoy carvers, a biogrophy of lemuel and stephan ward, berkey, 1977. Pioneer decoy carvers with its dust jacket, the other 2 are missing. Miniature black duck by miles hancock of chincoteague. I dont know what the tool was called, but it wasnt a chisel. Duck decoys are sometimes used in duck hunting to attract real ducks duck decoys were historically carved from wood, often atlantic white cedar wood on the east coast from maine to south carolina, or cork. Chincoteague oysters are prized for their salty flavor. I have asked and handed the decoy to cigar daisey and herb daisey and they both said it was not carved by them or their father.
Delbert lee cigar daisey march 6, 1928 april 19, 2017, known as cigar daisey, was an american waterfowl wood carver and decoy maker. Chincoteaque carvers and their decoys hardcover january 1, 1981 by barry berkey author, velma berkey author, knute r. Antique ira hudson jester hancock chincoteague carvers duck. Decoy carving duck decoys wood carvings chalk paint. Labor day weekend saturday 9 to 5 and sunday 10 to 4 decoy carving, fine art, jewelry, photography, paintings over 25 great exhibitors showcase some of the finest waterfowl carvings and wildlife art from the area.
Raines tavern decoys, folk art,collectibles,antiquessold items. Looks like this nonprofit hasnt claimed their profile yet. Chincoteaque carvers and their decoys barry berkey, velma berkey, knute r. Antique style duck decoys by tom matus as stated in the subtitle, contemporary techniques to carve and paint in the folk art tradition chapters on getting started, carving the decoy, aging the wood, painting and antiquing.
Joe engers is the editor of decoy magazine and the great book of wildfowl decoys. While carvers is part of the show name, the show is much more than just hand carved wooden decoys. 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. Carved from cotton wood and very similar to the pair on page 17, figure 8 in the 1981 book chincoteague carvers and their decoys by berkey. Decoy magazine is the ultimate source for decoy collectors. Painting honors renowned chincoteague decoy carvers. Raines tavern decoys, folk art,collectibles,antiques.
Edwards chincoteague island attracts more than just beautiful waterfowl it also attracts artists who carve decoys of beautiful waterfowl. Mar 22, 2016 the 37th annual chincoteague island decoy and art festival will take place on friday, march 25 from noon to 6 p. Mar 27, 2018 on a windy, sunny afternoon in chincoteague island, a crowd gathered to celebrate miles hancock. Duck decoys were historically carved from wood, often atlantic white cedar wood on the east coast from maine to south carolina, 1 or cork. Their personal messages as opposed to the symbolic messages embodied in their wildfowl carvings have been overlooked for years. When he was seven, his parents moved to chincoteague. Chincoteague decoy carvers and artists decoy show 2020. The 2014 chincoteague decoy carvers decoy show august 16th, 2014 by corey a. The decoys were carved out of available materials including ship masts and telephone poles. This decoy was exhibited in the chincoteague decoy museum for many years. Chincoteague carvers and their decoys hardcover 1981 by barry r berkey author, velma berkey author 5. Ira hudson 1873 1949 was a boat builder and prolific decoy and shorebird carver from chincoteague, virginia. Our bimonthly publication features top quality decoys from around the world by both wellknown master and upandcoming contemporary craftsmen.
Rare and excellent book on the chincoteague carvers and their decoys. Some carvers began to fashion more elaborate waterfowl and what had begun as a craft evolved into an art. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Raines tavern decoys, folk art,collectibles,antiquessold. The great book of waterfowl decoys engers call to the sky johnson r. Decoy carvers were bringing the traditional decoy forms from their hometowns to the potomac region when they moved to d. Reggie birch has been carving decoys for almost 30 years. Chincoteague decoy carvers 8145 sea shell dr chincoteague. Herff jones university publications, gettysburg, pa. Antique ira hudson jester hancock chincoteague carvers. His carvings were primarily of local waterfowl, using no patterns so each carving had a unique design.
Decorative carvings are available to see and purchase at a number of places around town. Hudson and family, chincoteague carvers, author henry stansbury delivers the goods to the decoy community. See more ideas about decoy carving, duck decoys and shorebirds. On you will find one of the largest selections of guaranteed quality antique decoys and vintage sporting collectables in original condition available anywhere, including on the internet.
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