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Brand new still in wrapping, 384 page hard cover. A comprehensive look at the West Coast decoy scene from the Fraser River Delta in British Columbia to the San Diego Bay area. All the major artisans with examples of their craft that presents the lives and works of major Pacific Coast carvers who left a mark on the carving heritage of the region along with the quality of their work. It also includes factory decoys by Pacific Coast companies. Illustrated with pictorial sheets, color plates after paintings by David Hagerbaumer, 1200 photos by Robert Mortensen, maps and charts.
Sold $350.00
George Sibley Bluebill, Whitehall Michigan. Circa 1920's, glass eyes, hollow body, paint has been taken down. Decoy has a crack on the back on one side, but otherwise in good...
Sold $225.00
Mason Factory Standard Grade Mallard Drake, Detroit Michigan. Glass eyes, solid body, original paint, wood knots, age crack in bottom, and a little hunting wear. Measures 16" long, 4" wide,...
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Folky Canadian Blue Bill, Quebec area. Original paint with some hunter wear, and crack in neck. Decoy has swing weight and leather rigging strap on the bottom. Page 226 in the...
Sold $200.00
Michigan Golden Eye Drake with Schmidt influence. All original, glass eyes, detailed carving, wooden keel with lead weight, unknown carver. Decoy measures 12" long, 6" wide, and 7" tall.