Ernest Muise. Sculptor. Woodcarver. Quebec City, Quebec. Active mid to late 20th century.
Ernest Muise was born in East Quinan, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia where he started carving as a child. He moved to Quebec City where he married (Quebecer, Rita Lemieux) and lived. His four children still live in the area. He carved most of his life. All manner of things with a great fondness for Birds. Always in paint and he always signed his work.
An example of his work and an image of him working can be seen here:
http://jeanprovencher.com/2014/04/18/sur-le-coin-dune-de-mes-tablettes/#more-22992
Ref: http://jeanprovencher.com/ (The delightful and thoughtful Website of Jean Provencher.)