Hunting Decoys

Archeologists excavating in the Humboldt Range of western Nevada found 11 ancient hunting decoys that were 1,000 years old, in 1924.

Archeologists excavating in the Humboldt Range of western Nevada found 11 ancient hunting decoys that were 1,000 years old, in 1924.

Archeologists excavating in the Humboldt Range of western Nevada found 11 ancient hunting decoys that were 1,000 years old, in 1924.

Hunting decoy -- all original!

Hand carved and painted by Jack Smith, of Sacramento, CA, who regularly used the decoy when duck hunting in Colusa County, CA.

The smooth curves and the texture of the surface created by years of use give it a warmth that only handcrafted work can provide. A decoy is a wooden bird model made as a hunting de...

Mounted on a circular wooden base for stability and display, the sculpture was likely intended as a decorative object rather than a functional hunting decoy. A well-crafted example ...

A very old Mallard Drake decoy with original paint; green head, and faded black body. Minor gunning wear, and split to bottom of body.  

They made hunting decoys until the early 1950s, when the introduction of plastic, factory-made hunting decoys and a growing collector demand for their realistic carvings prompted the...

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The slightly upturned tail and full body shape are common in Mallard decoy representations, especially for attracting live birds during hunting.

Carved and painted wood with wire leg clip. Made as decoy for hunting crows mainly in the midwest.

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...

Folk art swan carving/decoy. Life size with original paint and glass eyes. Paint has great patina with carved details and minimal paint loss, just enough to add character. Feathers a...

Swan decoy attributed to J. H. Whitney (1892-1982) . Falmouth, Maine. An impressive oversized swan. A show piece to make a statement, plus the carver was very skillful in the shape o...

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...

Vintage Canada standing Goose Decoy on bent nail legs, by carver of birds and working decoys William "Roy" Mill (1902-1982), Kensington, Prince Edward Island.

Found in Vienna Austria at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector or just as decoration item. Very good condition, made of wood and...

A special and whimsical pair of early 20th century American hands-carved wood Eider Duck decoys with black and white painted bodies and eyes.

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.

Swan decoy by Frank Finney (1947 - ) of Cape Charles, Virginia. This large swan is made in the style of the famous John Williams. Frank is considered one of the finest makers of deco...

Hutch swan decoy from Maryland with original paint and glass eyes, yellow pine with gesso and original paint. In as found condition. Splits and cracks but not distracting. Carved by ...

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 ...

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...