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Joe Kupper Black Duck Decoy

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Weale, MI, glass eyes, hollow body, original paint with some flaking & gunning wear, a few shot marks, nice form with detailed feather stamping throughout, exact decoy featured on pg. 155 of "Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Hunting & Decoy Carvers" by William Stout, this was Joe Kupper's favorite decoy as noted in the book, a terrific example to own, Gary Ebel Collection, 16"L, est. Market Determined

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Joe Kupper Black Duck Decoy

Name: Joe Kupper Black Duck Decoy
SKU: 174576297
Price: 475 USD
Availability: InStock

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