Carved Wood Hunting Decoy - Late 19th Century

Beautiful hunting caller depicting a duck, carved entirely from a single block of wood. This antique model, dating from the late 19th century, has a beautiful patina of use and retains much of its original paint.

The head is finely carved with remarkable modeling work, complemented by glass eyes that give it a particularly realistic presence. The plumage is suggested by a decoration carved directly into the wood, testifying to the craftsmanship of its maker.

The caller is a very rare bird.

The caller is equipped with its original weighted keel, enabling its stability and balance on the water. It also has a metal ring designed to receive a rope connected to an anchor weight, in keeping with its hunting use.

The caller is equipped with its original weighted keel, allowing stability and balance on the water.

An authentic object of traditional hunting, it is today a fine testimony to the folk art and techniques of ancient decoy making.