This is the second of two beautiful takahashi wren bird brooches that i have. Takahashi bird brooch dating 7172006 takahashi bird pins are truly works of art and have found their place in the vintage jewelry collectible market. This petite takahashi bird brooch pin is in very good vintage condition and measures approx 1 34 inches. Takahashi fairly wren pin signed by the artist rare.
The most common takahashi bird pin material is wood. Today julia is retired from work, but not from collecting. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Takahashi meaning and origin of the name takahashi. The original takahashi bird pins were made in the 1940s by yoneguma and kiyoka takahashi in an internment camp after the bombing of pearl harbor. Unable to find work in the hostile environment that lingered after w war, they created and sold bird pins. Seagull pin is a vintage unsigned takahashi style bird pin.
For collectors who appreciate the artistic value of the birds, specifics of the bird pins are carefully. This one has an olive green coloring as the other has an orangebrown color. The second bird has a parrot like beak, no feet and a pin that appears to be. Vintage takahashi bird brooch pin carved wood lacquer green yellow push pins a85. Isbn 9781574326864 9781574326864 hardcover, collector books, 2010 founded in 1997, has become a leading book. When done, kiyoka painted the birds using an audubon bird book for. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Back comparison of the knockoff top and takahashi bottom. Yoneguma carved the birds out of white holly wood, starting with a jig saw, then smoothing and sanding the bird.
The inspiring story of takahashi bird pins half price books. In addition, julia and carol takahashi coauthored a book titled the inspiring story of takahashi bird pins. This bird is a robin and is on the original card, a really rare find. The inspiring story of takahashi bird pins 9781574326864. As far as the redheded bird, i dont think this is a takahashi due to construction and the pin. They used wooden egg crates, bits of wire clipped from window screens, and twigs found scattered on the ground to create bird pins. These remarkable birds were all hand carved and painted by yoneguma and kiyoka takahashi.
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Several months later i did see some information in the costume jewelry book 303 which shows the same style of safety pin back that are in the pins i purchased. He can be found in the mid and eastern united states. Vintage takahashi carved wood bird pin brooch hand. For collectors who appreciate the artistic value of the birds, specifics of the bird pins are carefully cataloged including size, signature, date, species, and value.
Possibly one of the older 1940s safety pin takahashi. This pin is signed by the kiyoka takahashi and is accompanied with the original placard in its original box. Although this bird was not made by the takahashi family they used push pins to secure the pin back and this bird shows screw pins, its overall quality is quite comparable. Search for library items search for lists search for. Crafts by japanese americans during wwii internment camps.
This north american bird is so widely recognized with the red coloration and distinguished crest. These are all indicators of an authentic and collectible takahashi bird. This book features handcarved and handpainted bird pins crafted by carol takahashis grandparents after being released from the japanese internment camp in poston, arizona. Takahashi red headed woodpecker pin each bird is hand carved by yoneguma takahashi and hand painted by kiyoka takahashi.
Takahashi style vintage carved wood bird bug pin lacquer. I believe this beautiful little bird has red and blue with a shiny lacquer, twisted copper legs perched on a natural shape wood, hand painted detail, and push pins in back instead of screws,as found in all genuine takahashi brooch pins. Julia c carroll books list of books by julia c carroll. The inspiring story of takahashi bird pins book depository. I do think my birds look much more crude than the ones i see in the book and am wondering if the early, early pieces were as highly lacquered or intricate. Established in 2003 under the auspices of the friends of the eastern california museum, manzanar history association mha works cooperatively with the national park service at manzanar national historic site.
The pin is in wonderful condition, except for slight crackling, due to age only see under magnification see photos. Most important thing to note is the use of screws to affix the pin back on the ko versus the push pins on the t. Buy a cheap copy of takahashi bird pins book by carol takahashi. Current extras in vintage and antique jewelry archives. It is attached with the original push top pins not screws. Both of these birds can be seen in the grouping on page 148 of the book takahashi bird pins. The takahashi birds use small push pins while the repro pin backs are screwed into the wood. I have not seen a takahashi piece with the other clip in the collector book it is possible that perhaps they were created by other carvers of birds at the time. Lushly illustrated with 400 color photographs of rare bird pins, the pages of this book recount in detail the inspiring story of the takahashi family.
Nov 10, 2012 explore foundcolorss board jewelry takahashi bird pins, followed. Details are not so finely painted as a takahashi and the lacquer isnt as shiny. His feet are wired on a real twig and the pin back is attached with push pins. I have not seen a takahashi piece with the other clip in the collector book it is.
These are extremely collectible and getting harder to find. Operating the sites bookstore, and sustained additionally by memberships and donations, mha provides financial assistance to support educational and interpretive programs and projects at. This bird however, is not seen in the collector book. Takahashi bird pins collection of mister jalopy click for larger version prior to the bombing of pearl harbor, yoneguma takahashi supported his family with a.
Tia blue jay duck, not sure if it has a specific name. The takahashi birds use small push pins while the repro pin backs are. I also have 4 more takahashi bird pins for sale on ebay this week. After pearl harbor, japaneseamericans yoneguma and kiyoka takahashi and their three young sons were incarcerated at the poston iii internment camp for three and a. According to carol takahashi, any bird with screws holding. Incarcerated in the poston relocation camp during wwii, the takahashis mastered the art of carving and painting wooden bird pins, and used this skill to create a successful business and a successful life for their children and family. Museums, new articles and old news articles takahashi birds.
The inspiring story of takahashi bird pins julia c. This takahashi version is male and is lovingly painted a vibrant. Beautiful authentic takahashi bird pin from the 1940s. Takahashi bird pins by julia carroll and carol takahashi the takahashi family was interned for nearly four years. Its colors are a vibrant red with black and gray feathers. The inspiring story of takahashi bird pins by carroll, julia c. I purchased the pin, with a group of vintage pins, at an estate sale in. Takahashi bird pins 1st edition rent 9781574326864. Illustrated with 400 photos, a fullcolor book details the inspiring story of the takahashi family, who learned how to make bird pins while in a japaneseamerican internment camp during world war ii and used this skill after the war to carve out a comfortable life for themselves and their children, in a book that also catalogues the pins size, date, species, value and more. The bird measures 1 34 long and is in excellent condition. Three others have marks, glued pin backs, gull with one leg. When done, kiyoka painted the birds using an audubon bird book for reference with watercolors using fine camel hair brushes. Buy the inspiring story of takahashi bird pins by carroll, julie c.
The inspiring story of takahashi bird pins carroll. Being offered is a beautiful, vintage, takahashi, hand carved, hand painted, bird pin. The craft was learned while in an internment camp poston iii relocation center in arizona. Condition is excellent without any damage whatsoever. Smethurst dec 30, 2009 the inspiring story of takahashi bird pins by julia c. Pins, united states, original period items, ww ii 193945.
While at poston, yoneguma and kiyoka takahashi participated in a craft class where they learned to carve and paint small birds. Discount prices on books by julia c carroll, including titles like the inspiring story of takahashi bird pins. Takahashi robin bird pin on original card estatebeads. Takahashi gray screech owl bird pin with card with a wise and thoughtful expression, this handsome bird is the eastern screech owl. Jan 3, 2019 takahashi bird pins were carved by hand by yoneguma takahashi and hand painted by his wife kiyoka takahashi. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. See more ideas about birds, bird art and bird jewelry. Are fastened with push pin rivets, legs of twisted wire.
Takahashi korekiyo, japans keynes harvard east asian monographs by richard j. Takahashi quail audubon birds, different birds, bird book, wood bird. Takahashi bird pins, wood bird pins, vintage bird pins. This particular bird is the redheaded woodpecker and a rather scarce takahashi. Takahashi male fairy wren takahashi bird, birds, bird pins. Cooperating association manzanar national historic site. It is in near mint condition and measures approximately 3 x 112. I do not have the takahashi bird book need help authenticating these two pins. They are not easily distinguished from one another.