Charles Jester (VA, 1876-1952), Black Duck

Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1915 carved and painted wood.

Length 16 in.

From an Eastern Shore, Virginia Collector

Hollow carved with strong scratch feathered paint. A rig mate is published on page 88 of Southern Decoys of Virginia and North Carolina by Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr.

Appears to be in second coat of gunning paint with light wear.