Doug Jester (VA, 1876-1961), Hen Pintail

Chincoteague, Virginia, unmarked.

Length 14.5 in.

Jester was an all around waterman and his speedy carving process provide affordable decoys to many hunters. Today, these decoys are considered important folk art.

Original paint worn to bare wood in places; working repair the the right side of neck, top of the head, and bottom.