Hand-made from the native tamarack tree, this goose decoy blends traditional craftsmanship with natural beauty. Perfect as a standalone decorative accent or as part of a nature-inspired vignette, the decoy brings Indigenous craft heritage and rustic elegance to any home. I was told this one may be from a Cree community on the west side of James Bay
Tamarack Geese models have been traditionally made by Cree Indians to be used for decoys during hunting. Made by binding the fragrant twigs of the tamarack tree into a likeness of the Canada goose. Today, tamarack decoys are handmade by numerous artisan. The decoys consists of thin twigs, all about the same width ,bundled together into a goose shape with a wide body, narrow neck, and head.
These decoys remain a potent symbol of the Cree’s sustainable relationship with migratory waterfowl and their ingenuity in adapting traditional technology to contemporary art.
Dimensions: 14”h x 12”w
Hand-made from the native tamarack tree, this goose decoy blends traditional craftsmanship with natural beauty. Perfect as a standalone decorative accent or as part of a nature-inspired vignette, the decoy brings Indigenous craft heritage and rustic elegance to any home. I was told this one may be from a Cree community on the west side of James Bay
Tamarack Geese models have been traditionally made by Cree Indians to be used for decoys during hunting. Made by binding the fragrant twigs of the tamarack tree into a likeness of the Canada goose. Today, tamarack decoys are handmade by numerous artisan. The decoys consists of thin twigs, all about the same width ,bundled together into a goose shape with a wide body, narrow neck, and head.
These decoys remain a potent symbol of the Cree’s sustainable relationship with migratory waterfowl and their ingenuity in adapting traditional technology to contemporary art.
Dimensions: 14”h x 12”w
