Fence Post Duck Carvings
Early farmers and ranchers throughout the west used cedar fence posts because of its natural rot resistance.
Fence post duck carvings. These creations began their journey over a hundred years ago as juniper fence posts planted in the ranches and fields across the early american west. Many times it is somewhere in between. Cherie bordelonwood working gifts wood used is hard maple american cherry and african wenge. Now many of these weathered posts are being replaced with modern steel posts.
If you re a goose hunter duck hunter or decoy collector you ll be amazed by the lifelike detail of our carved decoys our collection of hand carved decoys includes many waterfowl species such as mallard. This bowl was a commissioned piece for a customer in the u s. Product details this one of a kind hand carved duck began its life as a western red cedar fence post. Each of these handcarved fence post ducks is different sometimes the color is a deep red sometimes a honey gold.
W elcome to rocky mountain rustic your source for the cedar fence post ducks and fish. Homesteaders along the rocky mountains staked out new land by planting juniper cedar posts around their property and stringing barbed wire thus ending the era of free range cattle and sheep. More than a hundred years ago homesteaders along the rocky mountains staked out new land by planting fence posts around their property. We reclaim these old cedar posts to create a piece of art from this remarkable wood.
These decoys showcase the unique artistry of a long forgotten art form which has now become extremely popular. Colorado artist tim bergren rescues 100 year old discarded fence posts from. Replicating the unique artistry of weathered fence posts these decoys are highly adaptable to your decor. They strung barbed wire and the era of free range cattle and sheep came to an end.
Product description our fence post duck decoys are replicas of original handcrafted sculptures from 100 year old fence posts. 16 1 2 l x 6 w x 5 3 4 h. Cold cast and authentically hand painted. Each of these duck sculptures is carved by hand of reclaimed rocky mountain cedar fence posts.
The wood was naturally insect and weather resistant and many survive to this day. Jan 15 2017 more than a hundred years ago homesteaders along the rocky mountains staked out new land by planting fence posts around their property. Each cedar post duck is hand carved from an old cedar fence post. Equally at home on your shelf mantel or as a table centerpiece.
Hand carved decoys reflect both the beauty of waterfowl and the tradition of using decoys to hunt ducks and geese. Tracklist and more information belo.