North America, United States, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A wonderful example of Americana, a wooden duck decoy for hunting. This waterfowl is painted in a dark brown, nearly black hue with white stripes. The head is inlaid with orange and black glass eyes that give a life-like quality to the visage. A metal hook on the underside could attach a cord and weight to anchor the duck in the water. This decoy would encourage unsuspecting fowl to join him on the pond, and once the real birds were settled, they were quite literally "sitting ducks" for the hunter. Size: 14" L x 4.75" W x 6" H (35.6 cm x 12.1 cm x 15.2 cm)

Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection

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#164664

Age and use nicks and chips to high pointed areas and body. Fading and darkening of pigments as expected with use. Nice patina.