James Forbes. Sculptor. Woodcarver. Nove Scotia. Active late 20th century.
James Forbes has carved people, Birds and animals; often using ‘as found’ materials. He has participated in the Lunenburg Folk Art Festival in past years. Shown here is a Shore Bird made from a tree burl an antique square nail – a popular beak on shore bird carvings in the past.
James Forbes. Carving of a Burl Shore Bird:
James Forbes. Burl Shore Bird.
Ref: Folk Art Maritime. Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
