Uniquely American arts and craft form: reed body fresh water duck decoy with carved open beak wooden head. This decoy is made from multiple hollow lumen reeds thus keeping the body buoyant and realistic to the purpose. Typical in style and construction of those created in the Ozarks regions of North America. All components appear to be reed and wood with a glue or fixative sap applied at the joining of the wood head to the body. Darkening discoloration of tail and breast areas, with wear to central body evidence use as a decoy. 12 inches long Body circumference 12 ½ inches Ducks head 2 ½ inches high X 4 inches long.Provenance:From a collection of John Rote (1928-2017)Mr. Rote was born in the Netherlands.Attended and graduated from Oxford.Fought in the Dutch Underground during World War II Participant of the 1956 Olympics – Field HockeyJohn Rote, Chairman of The Privateers between 1957 and 1963. The Privateers were the United States field hockey team that competed with international teams, such as Bermuda, England, and Jamaica. The organization originated with the 1956 Olympic team and served to develop the sport worldwide. The Privateers hosted the International Field Hockey Festival each fall in Greenwich, Connecticut. Senator Prescott Bush (father of George H. W. Bush) served as honorary chairman of the Festival Reception Committee for several years and often presented the "Connecticut Cup" to the winning team.Participated in medical airlifts to deliver medicines to the needy via AmeriCares - See more at:Created Tesoro, a company on the New York stock exchange.Mr. Rote had “a passion for collecting art and sculpture, and helped promote the careers of many budding artists around the world.” Further supporting provanonce can be viewed by contacting Scott Daniel at Win@GoNBid.com

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