Early 20th Century Canadian Duck Decoy by Jesse Baker

Origin: Canadian
Period: Early 20th Century
Material: Wood
Size in inches: H 7” x W 16” x D 7”

We are proud to offer a highly decorative and authentic working example of a carved wooden early 20th Century Canadian Mallard Hen Decoy, by decoy carver Jesse Baker (b.1888) Trenton, Ontario.

Exceptionally made solid body from sectioned wood with original, scratch feather paint and glass eyes.

A label is attached to the underside, bearing maker.
A historically accurate, beautiful piece of folk art.

Historical Ref: ‘Ontario Decoys’ by Bernie Gates. Blake McKendry, An Illustrated Companion to Canadian Folk Art (1999).ConditionThis item is completely solid in structure and form, an aged patina across this items surfaces has taken place. The paint has faded as you would expect from an item of this nature, the beak section shows signs of age. The splits in the wood are all natural and due to the use and age of this 100 year of example. Close up photos have been supplied.
 
 
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