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
Category
Early 20th Century American Decoys
Materials
Wood
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Early Chesapeake Bay Scaup Drake Sink Box Wing Decoy, Possibly by Ira Hudson
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H 5 in W 12.5 in D 5.25 in
Early Chesapeake Bay Scaup Drake Sink Box Wing Decoy, Possibly by Ira Hudson
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early Chesapeake Bay Scaup Drake sink box wing decoy, possibly by Ira Hudson or family, circa 1910
Category
Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Pine
Three Diminutive Flying Mallard Decoys
By Delbert Hudson
Located in New Hope, PA
their original paint with subsequent craquelure. Delbert Hudson was the son of decoy carver Ira
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Wood
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Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Hen Merganser Hunting Decoy attributed to John Dawson Folk Art, Americana
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By John Dawson
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
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Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Pair of Early 20th Century American Eider Duck Decoys
Located in Chicago, IL
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Materials
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1960s Sculpture of an American Eagle Hand Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
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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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Decoys
Materials
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Nantucket Lightship Basket, Made by Davis Hall on the South Shoal Lightship
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H 5 in W 6.25 in D 5 in
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Located in Nantucket, MA
Oval Nantucket lightship basket with shaped oak swing handle ending in carved round “lollipop” ends and brass ears. Remnants of the original paper label remains on the bottom. Made...
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H 8.75 in W 22.25 in D 8.25 in
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Located in Nuernberg, DE
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...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Decoys
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Elmer Crowell Quarter Sized Canada Goose Decoy, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
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Category
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Materials
Cedar
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Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Materials
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Life Size Swan Decoy by Reggie Birch
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Nathan Cobb Jr Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Antique Late 19th Century American Decoys
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Wood
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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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