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Wendell Gilley Museum

Wendell Gilley was a world-renowned bird carver. This Southwest Harbor native who was one of the two or three recognized pioneers of this indigenous American art form. For some fifty years, he carved in his home garage-workshop, a few blocks away. There, Gilley developed his hobby into a profession and earned a reputation as one of the best bird carvers in America. The Wendell Gilley Museum of Bird Carving showcases his work.

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Location	Rt 102 (Main St) & Herrick Rd Southwest Harbor Maine 04679
Phone	207-244-7555
Email	gilleymu@acadia.net
Website	http://www.inusa.com/tour/me/mtdesert/gilley.htm ... Wendell Gilley Museum of Bird Carving is the major showcase for the work of world-renowned bird carver Wendell Gilley, a Southwest Harbor native who was one of the two or three recognized pioneers of this indigenous American art form. For some fifty years, Gilley carved in his home garage- workshop, a few blocks away. There, Gilley ...