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Brasstown NC goose carving, James Hayden Hensley

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Fine carving of goose by James Haden Hensley (1911-2001). Hayden Hensley was known for his bird carvings that were sold through the John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, North Carolina. He was known for carving geese. He was married to Bonnie H. Logan in 1931 who also carved. From 1931 until 1941, Bonnie and Hayden Hensley carved regularly, making most of their living from carving. They made birds, ducks, geese, and swans that they sold through the folk school and from their home. The couple often worked together; he shaped the figures and she sanded and polished them, resulting in the lustrous finish that is a characteristic of Brasstown carvings. Hayden became an expert carver and a member of the Southern Highland Handicraft Guild. He taught carving at the Tri-County Community College and the Senior Citizen's Center in Murphy. Excellent condition. 6" height x 2 1/2" width. Early 20th century. Roane Co., Tennessee estate. Research courtesy of - M. Anna Fariello, 2008, Hunter Library, Western North Carolina University.

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