Doug Jester (VA, 1876-1961), Black Duck

Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1910, carved and painted wood.

Length 15 in.

From an Eastern Shore, Virginia Collector

The work of Doug Jester is highly regarded in the realm of folk art. His speedy carving process offered affordable decoys for the local hunters, pronounced neck shelf.

Original paint with light gunning wear, chip to the right side of the tail.