Mark McNair Curlew

Mark S. McNair (b. 1950) Craddockville, VA, 1973 This exceptionally early carving by the maker is in a running pose and displays a long bill and raised wings. This piece was made within the first year of the artist’s carving career. The bottom is signed “MSM” and was incised “McNair, 1973” at a later date. The piece measures sixteen inches from tip to tail. Original condition.