Herters (MN), Great Horned Owl Decoy

Waseca, Minnesota, circa 1940s, hard balsa body, bear claw bill, hardwood ears, glass taxidermy eyes.

Height 20 in.

From the Personal Collection of Louis Daniel, III

Owl decoys were used to attract crows for hunting in farming communities. Crows hate owls and would fly into shooting range to attack the owl decoy.

Original paint, age check down the right side.