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Oldsquaw Drake by Oscar Bibber

Exceptionally rare and fine old squaw hen by Orlando (Os) Sylvester Bibber of South Harpswell, Maine (1882–1971). Os made decoys only for his own use and, to quote noted Maine decoy authority Dr. John Dinan in the Maine chapter in Enger's, reference "The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys": "Bibbers bird's are the best carvings on the (Maine) coast". This delicate example must rate among the best of this species and sex ever found. The decoy is in about pristine condition. The tip of the bill had been damaged and that has received professional repair. There are three or four small rubs or dings in the surface on the back and left side as well as a small (approx. 5/8" X Ľ") dent and flake to wood, also on the left side. Paint is all original with subtle blending of colors on the breast. Wear is very