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Each carving is hand carved from basswood, painted with acrylics, fitted with glass eyes, and mounted on a handcrafted base. Every piece is one-of-a-kind.
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Browse available carvings on Etsy. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, hand carved and painted by Edward H. Legg.
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Black-Necked Stilt
Black-Necked Stilt
$1,100A striking Black-Necked Stilt carved from basswood and painted with acrylics. Features distinctive long red-orange legs, crisp black and white plumage with iridescent green-black upperparts, and glass eyes. The bird is mounted on a black lacquer oval base with hand-made sand patches and natural grass elements creating a realistic shoreline habitat.
Details
- Dimensions
- 11" × 4.50" × 9.75"
- Materials
- Basswood, acrylic paint, glass eyes, black lacquer base
- Category
- shorebird
Killdeer
Killdeer
$595A beautifully detailed Killdeer shorebird hand carved from basswood and painted with acrylics in realistic plumage. Features the distinctive double black breast bands, reddish-brown cap, red eye-ring, and glass eyes. Each feather is individually painted with soft brushstrokes. Mounted on a natural Black Walnut hardwood base with hand-made sand and pebble elements.
Details
- Dimensions
- 8" × 4" × 6.75"
- Materials
- Basswood, acrylic paint, glass eyes, Black Walnut base
- Category
- shorebird
Piping Plover
Piping Plover
$495A hand-carved Piping Plover shorebird in breeding plumage, featuring the characteristic orange-red bill with black tip, bright orange legs, single black breast band, and subtle sandy-brown upperparts. Glass eyes bring the piece to life. Mounted on a black lacquer oval base with hand-made beach pebbles and sand creating a natural shoreline scene.
Details
- Dimensions
- 7.75" × 4.50" × 7"
- Materials
- Basswood, acrylic paint, glass eyes, black lacquer base
- Category
- shorebird
Sanderling
Sanderling (Sculpture)
$350A Sanderling shorebird sculpture in non-breeding plumage, hand carved from basswood and painted with acrylics. Features soft pale gray upperparts with white underparts, dark shoulder patch, and glass eyes. Each feather is rendered with fine brushstroke detail. Mounted on a natural wood base with a hand-crafted driftwood element.
Details
- Dimensions
- 7" × 3" × 7"
- Materials
- Basswood, acrylic paint, glass eyes, natural wood base with driftwood
- Category
- shorebird
Sanderling
Sanderling (Decoy)
$325A Sanderling shorebird in decoy style and non-breeding plumage, hand carved from basswood and painted with acrylics. Features soft pale gray upperparts, white underparts, dark bill, and glass eyes. Delicate feather detail is achieved with individually painted brushstrokes. Mounted on a black lacquer oval base with hand-made pebbles.
Details
- Dimensions
- 8.50" × 3.25" × 6.50"
- Materials
- Basswood, acrylic paint, glass eyes, black lacquer base
- Category
- decoy
Semi-Palmated Plover
Semi-Palmated Plover
$395A Semi-Palmated Plover hand carved from basswood with detailed brown upperparts, white underparts, single black breast band, and orange-tipped bill. Glass eyes add lifelike realism. Each feather group is carved and painted individually. Mounted on a black lacquer oval base with hand-made beach pebbles.
Details
- Dimensions
- 6.25" × 3" × 8"
- Materials
- Basswood, acrylic paint, glass eyes, black lacquer base
- Category
- shorebird
Least Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
$320A Least Sandpiper hand carved from basswood and painted with acrylics in breeding plumage. Features warm brown and rufous tones on the upperparts with white-edged feathers, streaked breast, yellowish-green legs, and glass eyes. Mounted on a black lacquer oval base with hand-made sand.
Details
- Dimensions
- 5.25" × 3" × 5"
- Materials
- Basswood, acrylic paint, glass eyes, black lacquer base
- Category
- shorebird
Semi-Palmated Sandpiper
Semi-Palmated Sandpiper
$395A Semi-Palmated Sandpiper hand carved from basswood in breeding plumage with fine brown, rust, and black patterning on the upperparts. Each feather is individually painted with soft brushstrokes to capture the intricate scalloped plumage. Glass eyes provide lifelike quality. Mounted on a black lacquer oval base with hand-made sand.
Details
- Dimensions
- 5.50" × 2.50" × 5.75"
- Materials
- Basswood, acrylic paint, glass eyes, black lacquer base
- Category
- shorebird
Least Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper (Decoy)
$320A Least Sandpiper in decoy style and non-breeding plumage, hand carved from basswood and painted with acrylics. Features soft gray-brown upperparts, pale underparts, subtle feather texture, and glass eyes. Mounted on a black lacquer oval base with hand-made pebbles.
Details
- Dimensions
- 5" × 2.50" × 5"
- Materials
- Basswood, acrylic paint, glass eyes, black lacquer base
- Category
- decoy
Pectoral Sandpiper
Pectoral Sandpipers
$995A miniature pair of Pectoral Sandpipers hand carved from basswood. Features intricately detailed streaked plumage in warm browns and creams with the distinctive sharp cutoff between the streaked breast and white belly. Both birds are mounted on a natural cherry/mahogany hardwood base with hand-made rocks, pebbles, and driftwood pieces creating a natural habitat scene.
Details
- Dimensions
- 7.50" × 4" × 5.50"
- Materials
- Basswood, acrylic paint, glass eyes, cherry/mahogany base with driftwood
- Category
- miniature
Piping Plover
Piping Plover (Decoy)
$320A Piping Plover in decoy style and breeding plumage, hand carved from basswood and painted with acrylics. Features the characteristic sandy-brown upperparts, white underparts, single black breast band, and orange bill with black tip. Glass eyes complete the lifelike presentation. Mounted on a black lacquer oval base with hand-made sand and pebbles.
Details
- Dimensions
- 6" × 3" × 5.50"
- Materials
- Basswood, acrylic paint, glass eyes, black lacquer base
- Category
- decoy
Short-billed Dowitcher
Dowitcher Pair
$295A pair of Short-billed Dowitchers in decoy style, hand carved from basswood and painted with acrylics. Features detailed plumage with warm brown and rufous tones, long bills, and glass eyes. Both birds are mounted on a natural driftwood element atop a Maple hardwood base.
Details
- Dimensions
- 17" × 9" × 11"
- Materials
- Basswood, acrylic paint, glass eyes, driftwood and Maple base
- Category
- decoy
American Avocet
American Avocet Bust
$145An American Avocet bust featuring a full-size head, hand carved from basswood and painted with acrylics. The lower half is finished in black lacquer, creating a striking contrast with the bird's distinctive rust and white plumage. Glass eyes add lifelike realism.
Details
- Dimensions
- 7.50" × 6" × 4.25"
- Materials
- Basswood, acrylic paint, glass eyes, black lacquer base
- Category
- other
American Flamingo
American Flamingo
$445An American Flamingo sculpture hand carved from basswood and painted with acrylics, capturing the bird's iconic pink plumage and elegant curved neck. Features taxidermy glass eyes for exceptional realism. Mounted on a Walnut hardwood base.
Details
- Dimensions
- 12" × 8" × 7"
- Materials
- Basswood, acrylic paint, taxidermy glass eyes, Walnut base
- Category
- other
Sanderling
Sanderling (Hand Carved)
$250A Sanderling shorebird in adult basic plumage, hand carved from basswood and painted with acrylics. Features finely detailed feather painting and glass eyes. Mounted on a carved piece of driftwood atop a Hardwood base with hand-made pebbles placed on beach sand.
Details
- Dimensions
- 7" × 4" × 7"
- Materials
- Basswood, acrylic paint, glass eyes, carved driftwood on Hardwood base
- Category
- shorebird