Vintage Duck Decoy Rare White Faced Whistling Duck Signed Carved Wood Africa

Description: From a New Hampshire carver AVGDecoys of the White Faced Whistling Duck are RARELY seen in the US, because the bird is native only to South America and Sub-Saharan Africa. Some have been released in Florida, but have failed to establish a breeding populationVintage life sized hand carved White Faced Whistling Duck Drake Decoy, signed and dated by the makerA very true decoy, with carefully carved and detailed plumage and well chosen coloring - the work of a very skilled decoy makerThe carver has used the grain of the wood itself to help detail the plumageWhistling ducks or tree ducks, so named because of their whistling calls, are not considered true ducks, but rather make up a separate familyCarved in February of 1994, glass eyes, solid pine bodySigned "AVG" from another decoy his first name was Angus17" long x 7" high x 8" wide - a large bird, very well proportionedFine full size decoy with extra nice plumage and body carving,and good paint, signed and dated by the maker. Detailed carving especially at wings and tail. Some age checks to the wood. Some minor dings and scrapes from age, storage and display - NOT a working decoy. No noticeable damage - no cracks, chips, breaks or repairshghts

Price: 149.25 USD

Location: Marblehead, Massachusetts

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