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High-Head White-Wing Scoter Decoy

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Item Details

Description

High-Head White-Wing Scoter
17 1/2 in. long

An animated Down East scoter with elliptical eyes, a special head-perched-upon-neck construction, and incised tail-feather detail. Two dowels run through the broad multi-piece body.
Original paint with even wear, chips to tail and base of neck.

Condition

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High-Head White-Wing Scoter Decoy

Name: High-Head White-Wing Scoter Decoy
SKU: 104720949
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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Starting Price $1,000

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