Antique hand-carved wooden mallard duck decoy with glass eyes and a removable peg-mounted head. This is a genuine old working decoy showing extensive age, use, and honest wear from years of service. The original paint has weathered beautifully, creating the desirable surface and patina that collectors seek in early hunting decoys.

The body is hand carved from solid wood and retains its original glass eyes. The head removes from the body via a wooden peg, likely for transport or storage. Heavy paint wear, age cracks, scratches, dings, and surface losses are present throughout, all consistent with age and use. The decoy displays wonderfully and has a strong primitive folk art presence.

Whether added to a decoy collection, sporting collection, cabin décor, or folk art display, this piece has outstanding character and authentic age.

Condition: Well-worn antique condition with significant paint loss, surface wear, age cracks, chips, scratches, and other signs of use and age. Removable head fits on the wooden peg as shown. Please examine all photos carefully as they are part of the description.