Crisfield, Maryland, circa 1964, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, mounted by dowel rod to wooden base marked CANADA GOOSE / MADE BY LEM WARD / CRISFIELD, MD.

Height 7.5 in.

Made for Charles R. Birdsall, Point Pleasant, New Jersey.

The Ward brothers created decoys and bird carvings which established a unique standard of realism and artistic expression. Their decoys were sought after by the finest clubs and well heeled sportsmen. They remain in great demand today.

Original.