6.5"T x 6 L x 3"W

This is Traditional Canadian Native American artwork crafted by a skilled artisan.

The Cree hunters of James bay originally used the life-sized tamarack birds as decoys 

during their annual spring and full hunts. 

Made from tamarack tree, the tamarack bird represents the Canada Goose. 

The hole in it's head symbolizes the white patch on the head of the Canadian Goose.

This dying part of the James Bay Cree tradition was revived in 1968 by Mr. John Blueboy of Moose Factory, Ontario. 

Mr. Blueboy came up with the idea of making miniature birds to sell as souvenirs or gifts. 

Sins then, the Cree living in the James Bay region have taken up the art.

In very good condition, looks new

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