Display, Making of a Decoy - Step 1, John Sharon

Object/Artifact

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The Cardinal Collection

Name/Title

Display, Making of a Decoy - Step 1, John Sharon

Description

The process of carving a decoy begins with a blank. The blank is most often wood or a combination of wood and cork in the general shape of the bird that is being carved. There are no clear distinguishing characteristics of the specific bird that will be the finished product. Artists carved these blanks from wood blocks, although blanks can be bought from some art suppliers.

Collection

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area

Location

Building

Magee Marsh Visitor Center

Ohio State Wildlife Area

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area