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Primitive Chip-Carved Yellowlegs Decoy

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Description

An 11 inch feeding Yellowlegs, chip-carved with painted eyes and a lightly curved wire bill.

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Primitive Chip-Carved Yellowlegs Decoy

Name: Primitive Chip-Carved Yellowlegs Decoy
SKU: 172689358
Price: 75 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $300

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Starting Price $25

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