Classic Maine Eider Drake Decoy, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Classic antique Maine Eider Drake Decoy, circa 1920s, with head tucked back in contented posture
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Wood
Eider Decoy
Pair of Early 20th Century American Eider Duck Decoys
Located in Chicago, IL
A special and whimsical pair of early 20th century American hands-carved wood Eider Duck decoys
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Vintage 1920s American Country Decoys
Materials
Wood
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Charming Set of Two Duck Decoys, so-called Eider/Cuddy's Ducks Early 20th C.
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H 5.52 in W 5.91 in D 16.54 in
Charming Set of Two Duck Decoys, so-called Eider/Cuddy's Ducks Early 20th C.
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Charming Set of Wooden Two Duck Decoys, made to resemble the genus Eider, also known as Saint
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Early 20th Century Swedish Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
Eider Decoy
Located in New York, NY
Early Maine decoy with original graphic paint.
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Antique 19th Century American Decoys
Materials
Wood, Paint
Black and White Eider Duck Decoy
Located in New York City, NY
A gorgeous black and white Eider duck decoy. Signed to the bottom 'Bob Biddle'. American, 20th
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20th Century American Decoys
Materials
Wood
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Mason Premier Grade Bluebill Drake, circa 1920
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Mason Premier Grade Bluebill Drake Decoy, circa 1920, having head with glass eyes and carved mandible, nares and nail on bill, attached to hollow carved two part body (seam i...
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Decoys
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Ira Hudson Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hollow Canada goose decoy, attributed to Ira Hudson, of Chincoteague, VA. Hollow, with original paint - in as found condition. Chip shots and age to spare. Period: First quarter of ...
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Early 20th Century American Decoys
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Carved Canada Goose by Frank Finney
By Frank Finney
Located in Nantucket, MA
Canada swimming goose, hollow carved with glass eyes and lead plate Signed/incised and titled on the bottom, "The Swimmer, Frank S Finney" circa 1980.
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Wood
20th C. American Carved Natural Wood Articulated Swan Decoy Sculpture
$1,195
H 12.5 in W 22.5 in D 7 in
20th C. American Carved Natural Wood Articulated Swan Decoy Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th-Century American Carved Natural Wood Articulated Swan Decoy Sculpture This stunning 20th-century American carved natural wood swan decoy sculpture beautifully captures the eleg...
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20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
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Wood
Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swan decoy from Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original paint. Period: Mid-20th century Origin: Maine, United States Size: 32” x 10” x 17’ Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals ...
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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
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Wood
20th Century Sleeping Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful 20th century American life-size sleeping Canada Goose decoy with its original paint, a removable head and neck, and glass eyes, on a custom steel mount.
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20th Century American Country Decoys
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Feeding Goose Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Carved and painted Canadian goose decoy. Well painted head and under body. Back unpainted. Hunter used. Natural wood grain looks like wings and feathers. Period: Early 20th century ...
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Early 20th Century American Decoys
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Swedish Wooden Decoy Ducks with Original Paint
$589 / set
H 3.75 in W 9.85 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Vintage Swedish Wooden Decoy Ducks with Original Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish vintage wooden decoy ducks crafted from pine, featuring its original black, light gray and brown paint. Natural wear and a beautiful age-related patina, adding to th...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Wood
Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck.
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English estate made decoy duck. A true example of an early 20th century English estate made decoy duck form, with glass eyes. With a wonderful, pointed shape and p...
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Pine
19th Century Working Shorebird Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderfully sculptural working shorebird decoy, found in original paint. Most likely a replacement beak. Later bespoke made stand, France, circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Decoys
Materials
Wood
Gus Wilson Turned Head Black Duck Decoy, South Portland Maine, circa 1930s
$3,800
H 6.5 in W 16 in D 6 in
Gus Wilson Turned Head Black Duck Decoy, South Portland Maine, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Classic Gus Wilson Turned Head Black Duck Decoy, South Portland Maine, circa 1930s, beautiful rough hewn gunning decoy by Maine's great Augustus Aaron Wilson (1864 - 1950), having th...
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Wood
Elmer Crowell Quarter Sized Canada Goose Decoy, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Quarter Sized Canada Goose Decoy, by J.Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, MA (1862 - 1952), circa 1928 - 1943, a hand carved and painted diminutive Canada Goose goose decoy signed ...
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys
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Cedar
Chesapeake Bay Scaup Drake Sink Box Wing Decoy, circa 1940
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early Chesapeake Bay Scaup Drake Sink Box Wing Decoy, circa 1940, a very shallow flat bodied decoy in original condition, original black and white paint on head and body, and painted...
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Decoys
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Wood
Pair of Mason Blue Wing Teal Decoys
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of Mason Detroit glass eyed blue wing teal. Great collectors set. Neat signs of use and chip shots. Period: First quarter 20th century Origin: Wisconsin Size: 12" x 4" x 6"H. ...
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Early 20th Century American Decoys
Materials
Wood
Life Size Swan Decoy by Reggie Birch
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Full size whistling swan decoy by Reggie Birch, Chincoteague, Virginia. "R. Birch" carved in underside. A large railroad spike is attached as a balise. Two oak boards have been glued...
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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Life Size Trumpeter Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Life size wood carved and painted hunting decoy of a trumpeter swan with patina iron weight attached. Unsigned. East Coast. Multiple layers of hunter repaint with surface wear. Multi...
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Antique 19th Century American Decoys
Materials
Wood, Paint
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Finding the Right Decoys for You
Vintage, new and antique decoys have become fashionable decor in modern homes.
The history of decoy ducks, shorebirds, geese and other waterfowl as part of the folk art tradition stretches back thousands of years. Tule duck decoys made between 400 B.C. and 100 A.D. by Indigenous people for use in hunting have been found in Nevada that are similar to decoys still in use today.
Waterfowl decoys are now often made of plastic and foam, but vintage duck decoys from the mid-19th to early 20th century were frequently made of wood. Canvas duck decoys were popularized from the 1920s to ’40s as a lightweight alternative. These folk art pieces feature hand-painted feathers and long, flat bodies, lending themselves well to display in living rooms on shelves and in cabinets.
One of the fascinating aspects of handcrafted waterfowl decoys is their regional variation to match the local birds. For example, German decoys are regularly decorated with green and gray paints, making them look like mallard ducks. Scandinavian decoys are typically black and white, resembling the common eider.
Either option could be a rustic treasure for one’s home, adding a touch of eclectic art to any room. Browse antique, new and vintage decoys on 1stDibs today.
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