Fence Post Duck Carvings

Each of these duck sculptures is carved by hand of reclaimed rocky mountain cedar fence posts.

Fence post duck carvings.

Early farmers and ranchers throughout the west used cedar fence posts because of its natural rot resistance. Now many of these weathered posts are being replaced with modern steel posts. W elcome to rocky mountain rustic your source for the cedar fence post ducks and fish. The wood was naturally insect and weather resistant and many survive to this day.

They strung barbed wire and the era of free range cattle and sheep came to an end. Artist tim bergren personally selects the reclaimed fence posts from ranchers up and down the rocky. Each cedar post duck is hand carved from an old cedar fence post. 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. 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. These decoys showcase the unique artistry of a long forgotten art form which has now become extremely popular. Cold cast and authentically hand painted.

16 1 2 l x 6 w x 5 3 4 h. We reclaim these old cedar posts to create a piece of art from this remarkable wood. Tracklist and more information belo. 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.

These decoys are cold cast and hand painted to replicate the detail found in original carvings. 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. 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.

Cherie bordelonwood working gifts wood used is hard maple american cherry and african wenge. Many times it is somewhere in between. More than a hundred years ago homesteaders along the rocky mountains staked out new land by planting fence posts around their property. 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.

Equally at home on your shelf mantel or as a table centerpiece. A wild wings exclusive.