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Big Sky Carvers Pintail Drake Decorative Decoy-Man Cave, Cabin, Lodge, Den
This is a Pintail Drake Decorative made by Big Sky Carvers of Boseman, Montana. It has their branded logo on the underneath and it is signed by M. Michaels but not dated. Big Sky Carvers relocated to Manhattan, Montana in the early 1990’s so it was made prior to that move. Photos give a very good description. It is finished mostly with paints rather than transparent stains but wood grain shows in places. Also note, some of the paint is purposefully crackled, giving it an antique look. The Decoy is much larger than life-size measuring over 21 inches from beak to tail. It is 9 inches tall, 6.25 inches wide, and weighs nearly 4 pounds. Big Sky Carvers Decoys are all well done and we favor the ones made in Bozeman. We are not familiar with this carver and the name does not show well in the photograph as they must have used a pen low on ink. But what a beautiful job they have done. They employed artists from the surrounding area. Many of them were extremely talented and it shows on this guy. We cannot find even the slightest flaw in this Decoy. Pricing is a guess as we have not seen another like it. We invite your inspection and offer.
Big Sky Carvers Canvasback Drake Decorative Decoy-Man Cave, Cabin, Lodge
This is a Big Sky Carvers Canvasback Drake Decorative Decoy. It was finished by Grace Blake but not dated or numbered. It does have her signature, her writing below her signature of “Canvasback, ” and the Big Sky Carvers branded logo. It is kind of a beast, somewhat reminding us of the oversized Canvasbacks done by Tom Taber. The branded logo says Manhattan, MT, so the Decoy was made sometime after they moved from Boseman, MT, in the early 90’s. It is larger than life-size, being almost 17 inches from beak to tail. It is 8.5 inches tall, 6.5 inches wide, and weighs in at nearly 4 pounds. We have loved Big Sky Carvers Decoys from the mid 80’s. We have preferred the earlier ones but this one is very well done and we would not have been surprised to find a date from the 80’s. The photos show the typical finish of paints and transparent stains that enhance the natural beauty of the bird. Anyway, it is in great condition and a worthy gift for anyone who appreciates one of the most beautiful of waterfowl…. Or a well done decorative decoy. At the listed price.
Big Sky Carvers Legacy Collection Wood Duck Decoy-Man Cave, Cabin, Den, lodge
This is a Big Sky Carvers Legacy Collection Wood Duck Decorative Decoy. It is made of solid wood. And painted by hand but unsigned by anyone. It has a cradle stand which has a Medallion that says, Big Sky Carver’s Legacy Collection, Manhattan, MT, EST. The Decoy was found packaged inside its original factory box and it has a Big Sky Carver’s T. Ag around its neck. It measures 12 inches long, 5 inches wide, and 7.75 inches tall. It weighs one pound, 12 ounces. We are not familiar with the Big Sky Carver’s Legacy Collection but did find some others that may have been available from Cabela’s at one time. This one is a nice decoy but does not appear to us to be the quality of craftsmanship that was typical of earlier Big Sky Carver’s Decoys. Still, it is a nice decoy and we can offer it for a bit less. We always recommend a nice decoy as a gift, expecially for a sportsman that may have collected waterfowl in the field. This one would be a treasure for a young water fowler who had the good fortune to even see one of these beautiful birds.
Big Sky Carvers Canvasback Drake Decorative Decoy-Man Cave, Cabin, lodge, Den
This is a Big Sky Carvers Canvasback Drake Decorative Decoy. It was painted by artist, Chris Lynn, ands her signature on the underneath along with the Big Sky Carvers Logo Brand. It is not dated but the Company relocated to Manhattan, MT, from Boseman, MT, in 1987 so it must have been made after that time. The decoy is life size and in wonderful condition. It does have a small dent on its left side and some tiny marks on the left side of its head. Both have to be in the right light to be visible. It is like size measuring 15 inches from beak to tail. It is 7.5 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide. It weighs 2 pounds 7 ounces. Big Sky Carvers began in Boseman, Montana, in the early 80’s. They are known for making high quality decorative decoys. The employed local artists to finish their decoys and many of their artists were very talented, as this one shows. Their decoys add to about any collection. We love seeing Canvasbacks in the wild and recommend this one as a great gift for any sportsman who has an appreciate for this stunning bird. That is what we are asking and that is a very good price as they really have increased in value. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Animals\Birds\Ducks”. The seller is “435jamesp” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Material: Wood
- Animal Class: Bird
- Bird Species: Duck
- Type: Canvasback
Big Sky Carvers Common Loon Decoy-Man Cave, Cabin, Lodge, or Den
This is a Common Loon made by Big Sky Carvers of Bozeman, Mt. It is signed on the bottom by its artist, Parke Goodman, and has the Big Sky Carvers Brand on the underneath. There is no date on the Loon but Big Sky Carvers moved their Company from Boseman to Manhattan, Mt, in 1987 so it must have been made prior to that date. The Loon Decoy is close to life size, maybe a bit smaller. It measures 16.5 inches from beak to tail. It is 5.25 inches wide and 6 inches tall. It weighs nearly 2 pounds. This Loon is typical of Big Sky Carvers Decoys in that it is made of pine, hand painted by a very talented artist, and makes a very handsome bird look so good. The paints and finishes they used allow the wood grain to show which adds to their beauty. The Company may still be in business but after an early focus on decorative decoys, they expanded to carvings of bears and other animals, furniture, and other items. If they are still making decoys, they most likely are made in Asia. In my view, the early decoys made in the 1980’s are high quality treasures done by outstanding artists from the local community. Please study the photos and see what you think. It is nearly perfect. We could find one very tiny dent and a couple of white spots on its back where the resin in the pine may have bled through the paint. If you, or a friend have a cabin by a lake that has loons calling, you need this guy to join in the fun. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Animals\Birds\Loons”. The seller is “435jamesp” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Material: Wood
- Animal Class: Bird
- Bird Species: Loon
- Type: Common Loon
Big Sky Carvers Hindley Collection Mallard Drake Decorative Decoy-Man Cave, Cabi
This is a Big Sky Carvers Hindley Collection Mallard Drake Decorative Decoy. It is dated 8/30/04 but not signed by an artist nor is it numbered. Chris Hindley is a well known, creative carver, whose work tends to be a stylistic, sort of make believe representation. If you are not familiar with him be sure to do a google search and enjoy the images of his work. This decoy is a drake green head that appears to be resting on his breast, getting ready to preen his tail. It is close to life size, measuring 10 inches at its widest length. It weighs 2 pounds, 10 ounces. We have had a few Hindley Carvings, particularly his pheasants. One of my Hindley favorites was a Pintail Drake which one of our kids swiped from me. This decoy is near perfect but does have some small dents on both sides. I hope to sell it before it also disappears. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Animals\Birds\Ducks”. The seller is “435jamesp” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Material: Wood
- Animal Class: Bird
- Bird Species: Duck
- Type: Mallard Drake
Big Sky Carvers Preening Canvasback Decoy-Man Cave, Cabin, Den, Lodge Decor
This is a preening Canvasback Decorative Decoy made by Big Sky Carvers of Manhattan, Montana. It has the Big Sky Carver’s Logo on the underneath along with the signature of the artist, Kristi Jones, who painted it; the date of 2000; and the number 01131. Typical of Big Sky Carvers Decoys, it is finished with a combination of paints and stains that make a beautiful bird look almost better than real life. It appears new but does have a few very small dents that prove it is 20 years old. It is close to life size being 12 inches long, 6.25 inches wide, and 8.25 inches tall. It weighs 2 pounds, 4 ounces. Big Sky Carvers began in the 1970’s in Boseman Montana. They were highly regarded for their decorative decoys and their business was quite successful. Canvasback reflects the quality of their products. Please look at the photos as they are part of its description. The item “Big Sky Carvers Preening Canvasback Decoy-Man Cave, Cabin, Den, Lodge Decor” is in sale since Sunday, March 14, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Animals\Birds\Ducks”. The seller is “435jamesp” and is located in Manti, Utah. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Material: Wood
- Animal Class: Bird
- Bird Species: Duck
- Type: Figurine
Big Sky Carvers Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy-Man Cave, Cabin, Den, Lodge
This is a Canvasback Drake Decorative Decoy carved by Big Sky Carvers of Boseman, Montana. It was hand painted by artist, Craig Fellows and is signed by him on the bottom but not dated. It has the Big Sky Carvers logo branded on the underneath also. The decoy is in very good condition but has a couple small dents on the beak and some slight marring, scratching on the sides so it is not perfect. It is typical of the early Big Sky Carvers Decoys in that it is finished with a combination of paints and stains that make an already stunning bird look even better. It is a bit larger that life size, measuring 17 inches long, 6.75 inches wide, and 9 inches tall. It weighs 4 pounds. Big Sky Carvers began making decorative decoys in the early 1980’s in Boseman, Montana, Later they moved to Manhattan, Montana a short distance away. The Company was very successful and their decoys were very well done and quite popular. They hired a number of local artists who were very skilled. Fellows is one of their highly regarded artists and rightly so. They may still continue to offer some decorative decoys, many of them made in Asia. We much prefer their earlier ones such as this guy. We invite you to look over the photos and make an offer. Even with a few minor issues it is a stunning work of art and they do not make them like this any longer. The item “Big Sky Carvers Canvasback Drake Duck Decoy-Man Cave, Cabin, Den, Lodge” is in sale since Wednesday, November 25, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Animals\Birds\Ducks”. The seller is “435jamesp” and is located in Manti, Utah. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Material: Wood
- Animal Class: Bird
- Bird Species: Duck
- Type: Decorative Decoy
Big Sky Carvers Preening Goose Decoy-Man Cave, Cabin, Lodge, Den Decor
This is a Big Sky Carvers Canadian Goose Decorative Decoy in a preening type of pose. It is signed on the bottom by T. Bouldin and has the Big Sky Carvers Brand on the bottom also. There is an anchor cord wrapped around its neck which has a lead anchor. It is not dated but earlier Big Sky Carver’s Decoys had a brand from Bozeman, MT, while this one is from Manhatten, Mt. We do not have a complete Big Sky Carver’s History but in the early 2000’s the Company Ownership changed and the brand may be from that time period. In any event it is a nicely done decoy and in very good condition. The photos are its best description. Note that it does have some slight marring on the lower right side. The Decoy measures 17 inches long, 6.25 inches wide and 8.5 inches tall. It weighs 5 pounds, 2 ounces including the attached lead anchor. We have loved Big Sky Carver Decoys and this one is a favorite. It is finished with paints and stains which allow the wood grain to show through plus has a very graceful, unusual pose. We could not find it being offered anywhere and invite your inspection and offer. It certainly would be a treasured addition to any collection of Big Sky Carver’s Decoys. Very carefully packed to protect that fragile neck. The item “Big Sky Carvers Preening Goose Decoy-Man Cave, Cabin, Lodge, Den Decor” is in sale since Wednesday, October 28, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Signs”. The seller is “435jamesp” and is located in Manti, Utah. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States