Rare life-size Northern Flicker
James Lapham(1909-1987)
Dennisport, MA c.1962
9.5" long
 
Unusual species for maker in this size.  Slightly turned to the right head with raised wing tips coming to a point over an insert tail.  Standing atop a custom wood base.  Signed on the base and dated May 11 1962.  This is the exact flicker pictured in Joseph Ellis' book, 'Birds in Wood and Paint'.
 
Condition:  Very good and original with minimal paint flaking to the legs.
 
Literature:
Joseph H. Ellis, "Birds in Wood and Paint," Lebanon, NH, 2009, p. 128, fig. 13.17, exact carving illustrated.