Carved and Painted Hooded Merganser Drake Decoy

Description:

Carved and Painted Hooded Merganser Drake Decoy, attributed to Douglas Jester (1876-1961),Chincoteague, Virginia, carved features including nostrils and mandible, with shelf for head and neck to rest on, painted black, brown, gray, and white yellow-ring eyes, (minor wear),ht. 6 1/8, wd. 4 5/8, lg. 13 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,500

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