Carving

Title:

Hanging Chickadee

Object Name:

Carving

Object ID:

1994.041

Creator:

Frost, Ira

Place of Origin:

Contoocook, NH

Date:

1993

Description:

Carving, "Hanging Chickadee," carved and painted tupelo wood. Chickadee, 3.5" long, 1.5" wide, hanging from branch with claws wrapped around two red berries. Structure 18" high and 12.5" wide overall. Central branch attached to driftwood base, 6" wide x 4.5" deep. Includes 8 leaf clusters, each with three wooden leaves, painted green. Each cluster has two wooden berries, painted red, except for cluster on which bird is hanging, which has three berries. Signed (woodburned) on bottom of base, "Ira Frost / 1994".

Material:

Wood

Dimensions:

H-18 W-12.5 inches

Provenance:

Ira Frost is a juried member of the League of NH Craftsman. He has taught bird craving at the Audubon Society and NHHS. In 1989, he was commissioned by Governor Gregg to carve the NH state emblems including the white birch, lady bug, spotted newt, and purple finch, which are displayed at the State House.
This carving was exhibited in "Traditional Roots: Contemporary Responses" at NHHS, 2/5/94 - 9/4/94. At the close of the exhibit, Mr Frost was given the option of donating the chickadee to NHHS, which he did.

Credit Line:

Gift of Ira Frost

People:

Frost, Ira

Subjects:

Chickadees, Carving, Sculpture, Birds