Lot 304:
Antique Carved Wood Duck Decoy with Weathered Painted Surface
Description
A solid wood hand-carved duck decoy featuring a weathered painted surface. The decoy is constructed with a separate head joined to the body. The color palette consists of a dark grey-green head and body, with a yellow-painted bill and remnants of white and blue plumage markings along the sides and tail. The carving exhibits a simple, functional form typical of working decoys, with a rounded body and a slightly upturned tail. The head features a carved circular depression on each side where eyes were originally set; these sockets are currently empty. No maker marks, labels, or signatures are visible on any of the exterior surfaces.Length: 15.5 inchesHeight: 6.25 inches.
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