Canada Goose -Large 19"L - Hand Carved | Wooden Bird Decoy

Another beautiful decoy bird carving. This hand carved wooden Canada Goose is entirely hand crafted, from sculpting to painting & the final finish of wax polish all are applied by hand. Position, pattern & proportion are all carefully worked to create Aviologie's unique & distinctive look. We are trade fairly using sustainable softwood & waterbased paints. Anna & David create unique birds derived from a meeting between indigenous folk art & western aesthetics. From home on Vancouver Island, surrounded by the sea, mountains & and abundance of birds, they have much to inspire them & offer designs that bring simple yet refined examples of natures greatest inspiration - birds! They have been working closely with the same three families of carvers for over 7 years, drawing on the villages centuries old techniques to realize beautiful products. Using albesia & coffee wood, these fast growing timbers genuinely come from sustainable farming practices for continued harvest & regrowth. Wood is the gift for 5th Wedding Anniversary gifts. These are the perfect gifts for Nature Lovers, Birders, Mothers Day, Fathers Day & any one who love birds & beautiful creations.Please Note: Our designs aim to capture the essence of the bird & are not about technical exactitude. This means random & light sanding are part of the look. This is called "distressing" in the business & it varies across our range. Our photos represent the birds very accurately but be aware these are individually made by hand & not cast resin replicas. It is this style of painting & finish which makes our pieces unique & so loved.Please Note: sizes given are a guide. Each piece is hand carved & bases selected from branches. This means there can be a little variance. If a certain dimension is essential please let us know at time of ordering so we can make sure we select the right piece for you. Canada Goose -Large 19"L - Hand Carved | Wooden Bird Decoy