Quail Wood Carving ~ Mahogany On Manzanita by Prescott, AZ Carver Bill Neely

Description: Wonderful, stylized wood carving of a quail by well known Prescott, AZ carver Bill Neely (1934-2020). The carving is done in mahogany and is mounted on a manzanita base. It is signed on the underside of the base. The quail itself measures about 4" long from the front of the topknot to the tip of the tail. The base measures about 5 1/4" long. Overall height, including the base is 3". There is a small chip on the underside of the top knot and a few little dents as well (see last picture). Otherwise, the carving is in very good condition. What looks like a crack in the topknot in the close-up is actually just a scratch. Free Domestic Shipping! About The Artist: William G. (Bill) Neely was born in Texas to A. E. (Bud) and Velma Neely and the family moved to Gilbert, Arizona in 1945. Bill was a life-long public school educator in Prescott, AZ. In 1985, Bill took an early retirement from school teaching to pursue a career in art, mainly focusing on carving wild birds out of hardwoods and mounting them on manzanita and other wooden bases. He had a joyful and successful career in woodcarving with many devoted patrons in Prescott and around the world. Two of his life-sized ravens nest high above the inside of the Goodwin Street entrance to the Prescott Public Library, along with a large quail family on the opposite wall. Bill was very generous with his woodcarvings and often donated his artwork to his favorite institutions like Yavapai College Foundation, Prescott Public Library and Sharlot Hall Museum, where he volunteered for over 30 years at the Indian Art Market and Folk Arts Fair, giving away hand-whittled miniature cowboy boots which were treasured by many. In 1992, Bill’s woodcarving and artist skills, along with his great respect for indigenous peoples led him to Katsina doll repair and restoration. Being one of the only people to do such delicate work, he was trusted by the Heard Museum, the Museum of Northern Arizona, many private shops and galleries around the country, and by many private individuals to repair damaged Katsina dolls. He was in high demand until his final days of life.

Price: 39 USD

Location: Prescott, Arizona

End Time: 2024-12-23T03:40:28.000Z

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