Vintage Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art – Signed Hand-Carved & Painted 6 Bird Tree Figurine

Vintage Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art – Signed Hand-Carved & Painted 6 Bird Tree FigurineVintage Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art Ben F. Hoover Bird Tree Figurines This vibrant six bird tree carving was hand whittled by Ben F. Hoover (19312014), a respected Old Order Orthodox Mennonite folk artist from New Holland, Pennsylvania. Known for his dedication to traditional Pennsylvania Dutch folk art, Hoover created approximately 400 carvings during his lifetime, each carefully painted by his daughter, Nora Hoover (19562014). This piece, signed B.

Vintage Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art
Ben F. Hoover Bird Tree Figurines

This vibrant six-bird tree carving was hand-whittled by Ben F. Hoover (1931–2014), a respected Old Order Orthodox Mennonite folk artist from New Holland, Pennsylvania. Known for his dedication to traditional Pennsylvania Dutch folk art, Hoover created approximately 400 carvings during his lifetime, each carefully painted by his daughter, Nora Hoover (1956–2014).

This piece, signed “B.F.H. 2009 – New Holland, PA” on the base, is a late example of his work and represents the continuation of a family tradition that spanned decades. It features six individually carved and painted songbirds, perched on natural branch arms, mounted to a turned wood base. The bright colors, whimsical detailing, and rustic construction reflect the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch artistry.

With the passing of Ben and Nora in 2014, the family tradition of whittling and painting folk art birds came to an end, making signed and dated examples like this especially desirable to collectors.

Artist: Ben F. Hoover (1931–2014)
Painter: Nora Hoover (1956–2014)
Medium: Hand-whittled wood, hand-painted
Design: Six colorful birds perched on branches
Signed & dated “B.F.H. 2009 – New Holland, PA” on underside
Base: Hand-turned wood
Style: Traditional Pennsylvania Dutch / Mennonite Folk Art
Era: Late 1970s–1990s

Approximate Measurements:
13"h x 7"w
Birds are ~ 4"

Don’t miss this chance to own a rare original carving from the Hoover Folk Art collection - a true piece of Pennsylvania Dutch heritage.

Handmade in USA