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Proteo Dos by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Proteo Dos by Andres Monnier. Dimensions: height: 10 - 20, width: 3 - 8, length: 5 - 10 cm. Materials: nero marquina. Different dimensions available....
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2010s Mexican Modern Decoys

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Other

Schmidt Tole-Ware Decoy Goose
Located in London, GB
Schmidt tole-ware decoy goose We are proud to offer a highly decorative Schmidt tin tole-ware double sided painted decoy goose dated circa 1930. This is a ...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Decoys

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Tin

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Hen Merganser Hunting Decoy attributed to John Dawson Folk Art, Americana
By John Dawson
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
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20th Century Original White Painted Hand Carved Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Early 20th Century carved hand painted decoy
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Rare English Folk Art Papier Mâché Decoy Goose
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Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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20th Century French Working Decoy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th century French decoy, wonderful sculptural carving and patination, glass eyes, contemporary aged stand, France, circa 1930.  
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mid-20th Century American Country Decoys

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Monumental Hand-Carved Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of Folk Art carved goose is in great as found condition. Minor wear consistent with age and use. This is a very heavy and solid bird. Wo...
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Vintage, New and Antique Decoys

Vintage, new and antique decoys have become fashionable decor in modern homes.

The history of decoy ducks, shorebirds, geese and other waterfowl as part of the folk art tradition stretches back thousands of years. Tule duck decoys made between 400 B.C. and 100 A.D. by Indigenous people for use in hunting have been found in Nevada that are similar to decoys still in use today.

Waterfowl decoys are now often made of plastic and foam, but vintage duck decoys from the mid-19th to early 20th century were frequently made of wood. Canvas duck decoys were popularized from the 1920s to ’40s as a lightweight alternative. These folk art pieces feature hand-painted feathers and long, flat bodies, lending themselves well to display in living rooms on shelves and in cabinets.

One of the fascinating aspects of handcrafted waterfowl decoys is their regional variation to match the local birds. For example, German decoys are regularly decorated with green and gray paints, making them look like mallard ducks. Scandinavian decoys are typically black and white, resembling the common eider.

Either option could be a rustic treasure for one’s home, adding a touch of eclectic art to any room. Browse antique, new and vintage decoys on 1stDibs today.

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