Vintage Folk Art Painted Pine Black Bird Decoy Sculpture by Michael Zitka

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Folk Art black bird sculpture or decoy made in 2005 by Washington artist, Michael Zitka (b. 1951, Tacoma, WA).
Composed … Read more Folk Art black bird sculpture or decoy made in 2005 by Washington artist, Michael Zitka (b. 1951, Tacoma, WA).
Composed of carved pine, cut out using a band saw and then laminated using weatherproof glue. Then, a die grinder is employed for shaping and a file for the finishing touches leaving a realistic, rough texture. The legs are made of 12-gauge wire and soldered at the base of the foot. Finally, the bird is painted with a primer and finished with exterior latex house paint.
Zitka, whose love of both birds and Folk Art fused together to create these charming outsider art sculptures.
Very good, vintage condition with light patina/wear as shown (namely, some small spots of paint loss).
Artist signed to the reverse.
H: 5.25" x L: 6.25" x D: 2.75" See less