Decorative lapwing plover, William Gibian, Onancock, Virginia.

Decorative lapwing plover, William Gibian, Onancock, Virginia. With wing up and head turned, preening a single feather. Inserted metal head feathers. "Gibian" carved on the underside. Stands 14.25" ta

Excellent decorative lap wing plover, William Gibian, Onancock, Virginia. Walking pose with one outstretched, dropped wing. Detailed wing and tail feather carving. Extended head feather. "Gibian" carv

Group of three black bellied plovers, William Gibian, Onancock, Virginia, circa 1980s. Each is carved "Gibian" on underside. All three are in a different position, have carved shoulders, and split rai

Raised wing with head turned, preening a single inserted feather. Relief feather carving. "Gibian" carved on the underside of bird. Maker's business card on the underside of base is signed and dated 3

Excellent decorative marbled godwit, William Gibian, Onancock, Virginia. Carved and mounted as a bird about to take flight with outstretched wings and legs. Slightly turned and outstretched head. High

Set of three well carved miniature shorebirds, William Gibian, Onancock, Virginia, circa 1980s. Two have "Gibian" carved in underside, plover has a "G" carved in underside. Running curlew is 10" long.

Standing crow with open beak and deep relief wing carving. Raised wingtips with detailed feather and tail carving. Base with carved pumpkin and two mice, one of which has burrowed into the pumpkin. Ma

Preening canvasback, William Gibian, Onancock, Virginia. Hollow carved with raised, crossed wing tips. Relief tail feathers and comb feather paint detail. Maker's business card under plexiglass. Measu

Miniature killdeer, William Gibian, Onancock, Virginia. Relief wing carving and raised wingtips. "Gibian" carved in the underside. Maker's business card on underside of base. Measures 11" long, and st

Flying ruddy turnstone, William Gibian, Onancock, Virginia. Relief wing and tail feather carving. Applied metal legs. "Gibian" carved on the underside. Measures 11.5" long, with a 13.5" wingspan. Note

Whimbrel, William Gibian, Onancock, Virginia. "Gibian" carved in underside. One wing is lifted to the side, the other wing is raised with carved wingtips. 15" long.

Excellent pintail drake, William Gibian, Onancock, Virginia, circa 1980s. Two piece hollow body with exceptionally long sprig tail. Head extended and reaching back over mid point of body. "Gibian" car

Pair of miniature standing pintails. Raised wingtips and slightly turned heads. "Gibian" carved on the underside of each. Measure 6" and 8" long.

Semipalmated Plover William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, c. 2000 8 in. long This special-order carving is signed by the maker with an incised "GIBIAN" on the bottom. Original paint with light wear.

WILLIAM GIBIAN RUDDY TURNSTONEOnancock, Virginia, 20th CenturyTurned head. Glass eyes. Carved signature “Gibian” on underside.Length 9”.

WILLIAM GIBIAN ROBIN SNIPE CARVINGOnancock, Virginia, 20th CenturySigned on underside.Length 9î.

WILLIAM GIBIAN MONHEGAN-STYLE MERGANSER DRAKEOnancock, Virginia, 20th CenturyCarved signature "Gibian" on underside.Length 18.5”.

FINE GREEN WING TEAL HEN by William Gibian, Onancock, VA. Excellent original paint and condition. Some minor flaking to back of head. Raised split tail. Head turned slightly left. Retains pad weight.

VERY FINE BLUE WING TEAL DRAKE by William Gibian, Onancock, VA. Outstanding original paint and condition. Carved with preening bill. Raised carved wing tips and detailed painted feather work. Appears

Wood Duck Pair William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, 2021 16 1/2 in. long A hollow pair of gunning-style wood ducks exhibiting Gibian's best workmanship with fine paint and carved feather detail. Ori

Pintail Drake William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, 2000 17 1/2 in. long A hollow and refined pintail drake decoy with incised primary feather detail. The carving displays scratch-comb paint detail a

Roseate Tern William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, c. 2000 12 1/2 in. long This special commission has crossed and incised primary feather detail. The carving is signed by the maker on the bottom. Or

American Egret William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, c. 2000 29 in. long A hollow egret with incised wing details and the maker's incised signature on the underside. The body is held together with si

Barnacle Goose William Gibian (b. 1946) Onancock, VA, 2014 21 1/2 in. long This carving is signed by the maker with an incised "GIBIAN #1" on the underside. The bottom of the base bears his business c