Asked on Nov 19, 2014
Can you tell me what this is? Country of origin?
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Donna Hagen
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Can any one tell me what this tree ornament is, what it represents or what country would have these on their Christmas tree? It is carved, hand painted and sewn with thread. It is a beautiful piece. I recently bought a box of vintage ornament and I believe the owners were world travelers, I have so far found Italy Brazil Austria East Germany. Most items are from the 40's and 50's.
9 answers
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Eva, Slovakia (central Europe) I am glad to see you have got an ornament from my country. It is a very old kind of wood carving. Some woodcarvers make them to this day.
Eva Pomothyova Eva Vesela
on Nov 19, 2014
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what kind of bird is this?
Gail
on Nov 19, 2014
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Thank you Eva Pomothyova I will try to research it from that region. It is so pretty
Donna Hagen
on Nov 19, 2014
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Gail, that is a stylized flying pigeon. It is a symbol of love, tenderness in our country. We used it as a wind chimes above the baby bed 100 years ago, later as an ornament on the Christmas tree.
Eva Pomothyova Eva Vesela
on Nov 19, 2014
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This is a very specific form of wood carving - it's a fan bird and is made using a complicated process of splitting layers of wood - usually white cedar - and separating and moving the layers to form feathers. I've also seen it used to make native American headdresses.
Sharon S
on Nov 21, 2014
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I think it's a Falcon, on the Polish flag.
ConnieJoe
on Nov 22, 2014
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Have you found out more about this item? There were a few answers, just wondering which one was closest
Heartbeat
on Nov 29, 2015
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I love this forum and all it's knowledgeably people.
Donna Hagen
on Nov 29, 2015
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I love this forum and all it's knowledgeably people.
Donna Hagen
on Nov 29, 2015
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