Birdman of NGC

[cpm9ball]

Michael, here is the carving I mentioned. I've known the artist as a pool-playing buddy for 15 years. He also collects U.S. Mint issues, but I never learned until last year that he was a carver. This is carved from one piece of wood.

 

Chris

[bsshog40]

Your buddy has a heck of a talent there Chris!!

[thebeav]

That is one beautiful piece of work.

Are you sure it's not live ?

 

Paul

[cpm9ball]

That is one beautiful piece of work.

Are you sure it's not live ?

 

Paul

 

I'm sure! I tried to feed it.

 

Chris

[James_OldeTowne]

That is truly amazing! I thought it was a real bird at first!

 

I would like to have this guy designing and engraving for the U.S. mint!

[cpm9ball]

That is truly amazing! I thought it was a real bird at first!

 

I would like to have this guy designing and engraving for the U.S. mint!

 

Wooden CBH's?

 

Chris

[pendragon1998]

Chris, that chickadee is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Your friend doesn't sell on eBay, does he? There are a few bird carvers I'm aware of who do similar work.

 

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[cpm9ball]

Those are neat, too, Michael. It's amazing that they can make them look so real.

 

No, my friend doesn't sell on eBay as far as I know. It's a hobby that he enjoys. If I get an opportunity, I'll see if I can't get more of his to photograph.

 

Chris

[robec1347]

That is truly amazing! I thought it was a real bird at first!

 

I would like to have this guy designing and engraving for the U.S. mint!

 

Would be nice to have coins with some relief again. BTW - The carving is incredible.

[rbrown4]

That carving is truly incredible. I would be curious as too how many hours it took.

 

Rey

[michael]

amazing, incredible, superb!!.................................................

 

 

looks real

 

 

 

 

[rrantique]

Chris what a neat carving. Reminds me of the Meadow Lark given to my mother by a friend. Amazing detail. (thumbs u