Early 20th C. American Wood Duck Hunting Decoy
North America, USA, ca. 1920. An adorable hand-carved hollow wooden duck with a long body that tapers towards its tail and a large head embellished with black paint, brown and black plastic inlaid eyes, and a long applied beak. The head, base, body, and beak were carved separately and joined together. This finely polished piece would have served as a hunting decoy. The gorgeous woodgrain throughout adds a lovely natural adornment. Size: 18" L x 6.375" W x 7.625" H (45.7 cm x 16.2 cm x 19.4 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex M. Kobyashi collection, Hawaii USA
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#157004
Condition Report: Collection label on base. End of beak has been repaired, as well as circular area on side. Expected nicks/chips and abraded areas as shown. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining pigment.
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North America, USA, ca. 1920. An adorable hand-carved hollow wooden duck with a long body that tapers towards its tail and a large head embellished with black paint, brown and black plastic inlaid eyes, and a long applied beak. The head, base, body, and beak were carved separately and joined together. This finely polished piece would have served as a hunting decoy. The gorgeous woodgrain throughout adds a lovely natural adornment. Size: 18" L x 6.375" W x 7.625" H (45.7 cm x 16.2 cm x 19.4 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex M. Kobyashi collection, Hawaii USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#157004
Condition Report: Collection label on base. End of beak has been repaired, as well as circular area on side. Expected nicks/chips and abraded areas as shown. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining pigment.
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