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Early 20th C. American Wood Duck Hunting Decoy

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Early 20th C. American Wood Duck Hunting Decoy

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Description

North America, USA, ca. 1920. An adorable hand-carved hollow wooden duck with a long body that tapers towards its tail and a large head embellished with black paint, brown and black plastic inlaid eyes, and a long applied beak. The head, base, body, and beak were carved separately and joined together. This finely polished piece would have served as a hunting decoy. The gorgeous woodgrain throughout adds a lovely natural adornment. Size: 18" L x 6.375" W x 7.625" H (45.7 cm x 16.2 cm x 19.4 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex M. Kobyashi collection, Hawaii USA

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#157004

Condition

Collection label on base. End of beak has been repaired, as well as circular area on side. Expected nicks/chips and abraded areas as shown. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining pigment.

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Early 20th C. American Wood Duck Hunting Decoy

Name: Early 20th C. American Wood Duck Hunting Decoy
SKU: 111293415
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

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