Feather Bird Pictures
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Mexican Folk Art - Feather Bird Pictures
Why do we collect feather bird pictures? We are a family of collectors. Somehow just having one of something doesn't feel right to us. We aren't happy until we have another item to keep it company, then another and before we even know what is happening, we have a collection.
In the case of the Mexican feather birds, it all started back in the 1940s. My grandparents took a trip to Mexico and returned with a souvenir of two feather bird pictures. My grandfather framed them in Kansas cedar frames and hung them on the wall. When my grandparents died, the pair of feather bird pictures came to my mother.
She hung them on the wall and people admired them. She found a few more at yard sales and made a grouping on the wall. Soon everyone in the family was keeping an eye out for Mexican feather bird pictures. They made great birthday and Christmas gifts for our mother. As you can see from the photo further down on the page, her collection expanded to fill a whole wall in the dining room.
(photo from vallain's family album)
In the case of the Mexican feather birds, it all started back in the 1940s. My grandparents took a trip to Mexico and returned with a souvenir of two feather bird pictures. My grandfather framed them in Kansas cedar frames and hung them on the wall. When my grandparents died, the pair of feather bird pictures came to my mother.
She hung them on the wall and people admired them. She found a few more at yard sales and made a grouping on the wall. Soon everyone in the family was keeping an eye out for Mexican feather bird pictures. They made great birthday and Christmas gifts for our mother. As you can see from the photo further down on the page, her collection expanded to fill a whole wall in the dining room.
(photo from vallain's family album)
Basics of Feather Bird Pictures
The pictures come from Mexico where they are handmade. The feathers are glued onto the background to form a bird figure. Painted brushstrokes add details like a branch and leaves around the bird. Paint is also used to add the bird's legs, feet and beak.(photo by vallain)
Feathers Featured in a Traditional Aztec Dance
Watch this video to see the dance.
curated content from YouTube
Books about Mexican Folk Art
Mexican Folk by Ppeppermint
Available on a mousepad and other products on zazzle
Gail Martin with her Mexican feather bird pictures
How to Collect Feather Bird Pictures
- Birds of a Feather Flock Together
- Birds of a Feather Flock Together - Writer: Gail Lee Martin.
Gail tells about her feather bird pictures and why she collects them.
“What is your feather bird picture worth? Check the eBay auctions to see the going price for these.”
Vintage Feather Bird Pictures on eBay
Get your bid in early
Other Collections in Our Family
What Do You Collect?
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Sherry Carey
Mar 22, 2012 @ 11:12 am | delete
- i have 2 pictures of birds made with feathers in them, they look like they are old and has the paper on one of them in the back, with real wood frames , and this is my ?. how can i see how much i can get for them
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vallain Mar 22, 2012 @ 12:20 pm | delete
- Sherry - look at the ones that are for sale on eBay, trying to find ones that look similar to yours. Watch the auction to see what the final sale price is, so you'll have an idea. Places online where you can sell vintage, unique items include eBay, Yardsellr, and Etsy.
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ellagis
Jul 27, 2011 @ 4:19 pm | delete
- I collect everything that comes from animals! Well, I know that it sounds a little strange, so let me explain. I collect feathers, first of all, but also - if I find them while walking along a natural path - skulls and bones of small animals. I like them as naturalist, and it was very useful to have them for my job of environmental educator. Children loved that stuff!!!!
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Wishingwell
Jul 25, 2011 @ 2:47 am | delete
- Just spotted a feather picture of Hummingbird hovering over flowers, a genuine Victorian one, so have snapped it up. Never seen such before, only want the one as it seems to mean more just being on its own.
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LizMac60 Jun 27, 2011 @ 7:25 pm | delete
- I try not to collect. but these feather pictures might tempt me.
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Tipi
Feb 2, 2011 @ 7:27 pm | delete
- Feather pictures are such a lovely art form, one bird picture just wouldn't be enough ~ a flock of the is needed! I had a horse and a beaded bag collection years ago that i had to sell to put food on the table.
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rms Jan 6, 2011 @ 11:08 am | delete
- What a beautiful thing to collect! I collect vintage postcards, and picture discs, and cute salt and pepper shakers, and... :)
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termit_bronx
Dec 6, 2010 @ 7:22 am | delete
- Such an unique lens. Great job!
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JaguarJulie Dec 3, 2010 @ 7:43 am | delete
- Such a lovely and light type of art!
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pmolinero
Dec 2, 2010 @ 9:20 am | delete
- Really beautiful, I haven't seen such pictures before.
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- Fascinating and beautiful.
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d-artist Mar 10, 2010 @ 11:10 am | delete
- great subject and lens...5*.. I have some old feather art, even one of a horse...enjoyed this lens, thanks for sharing!
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prosperity66 Jan 26, 2010 @ 6:13 am | delete
- Hi :)
Like this lens and it's subject. I love arts... and would definitely like to see more feather bird pictures:)
But in summary, I like it.
Dom.
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