This is a Hand Carved Working Decoy made from native White Cedar from Eastern Virginia.
This Indian Merganser or Hairy Head is my rendition of an antique decoy found on the flats of Nova Scotia. The original was believed to be made by native Indians from this region. To simulate the hairy crest, horsehair has been used to create this crest.
All decoys are carved using old world traditional methods using ax and edge tools. Patterns are original and created by me the maker. Each carving is roughed out and hand chopped. Then finished with spoke shaves, drawknives and carving tools. Decoys are painted using two paint mediums, oils or acrylic.
Each decoy is a one of a kind since they are made individually and may vary slightly from photographs.
Most decoys are in inventory but sell very quickly through my web site. If you purchase a decoy and hot it is sold out your order will be made and shipped automatically unless you cancel your order. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
Dimension 14"L x 5" H
Product code: Indian Merganser hot Decoy