"This book presents decoys, old and contemporary, made by Louisiana carvers, as museum quality art rather than hunting tools. It discusses and abundantly illustrates the three basic types of decoys in full size as well as miniature versions. It has an informative chapter on hunting decoys carved by Louisiana's Old Masters that are 100 years old or more and showcases replicas in their style made by a number of Louisiana's best contemporary carvers. Additionally, it contains a chapter for novice collectors on what decoy to ...
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"This book presents decoys, old and contemporary, made by Louisiana carvers, as museum quality art rather than hunting tools. It discusses and abundantly illustrates the three basic types of decoys in full size as well as miniature versions. It has an informative chapter on hunting decoys carved by Louisiana's Old Masters that are 100 years old or more and showcases replicas in their style made by a number of Louisiana's best contemporary carvers. Additionally, it contains a chapter for novice collectors on what decoy to buy and how much to pay for it as well as an essay by Louisiana's preeminent decoy authority that offers invaluable advice to collectors of Louisiana decoys of all experience levels. This book offers convincing evidence of the artistic versatility of Louisiana's old and contemporary decoy carvers and emphasizes the existential threats to decoy carving in Louisiana, offering concrete suggestions for saving this unique and culturally important art form from extinction"--
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 120 p. Contains: Illustrations. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 120 p. Contains: Illustrations. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 120 p. Contains: Illustrations. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
