Upstate New York Maker. Flying Mallard Whirligig.Early 20th C. Carved and painted wood whirligig with attached wooden feet, applied rotating wings and tack eyes. Each wing was made with two pieces of wood to make the shaping, painted, then firmly joined to body allowing them to turn rapidly with the wind. Very old and original paint. Slightly worn. Life size. 16.5” h x 29”long including painted steel stand. Provenance: The Linda and Gene Kangas Collection. Est. $800-1,200. Ship: $85