Black Duck Decoy, Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949)

Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949)
Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930
16 1/2 in. long

A full-bodied black duck that features carved bill detail and tack eyes. The body shows tight scratch-feather paint with the body tapering down to Hudson's signature fluted tail.
Mostly original paint, with significant restoration to sides.
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