Lot 1208

PRIMITIVE ROOT HEAD DECOY

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Item Details

Description

Naive Carved Duck Decoy, body crudely carved from a wood block, head and neck from a single root branch, weighted base, traces of paint on body, 6 3/4" high, 8" x 4 1/4". Shrinkage cracks and surface wear.

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PRIMITIVE ROOT HEAD DECOY

Name: PRIMITIVE ROOT HEAD DECOY
SKU: 121829798
Price: 125 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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