Carved wooden waterfowl and shorebirds are recognized today as one of the few truly American art forms.  Like jazz, which began within the United States, carved wooden birds represent a link to the historic past.  After market hunting was banned in 1917, the manufacturing of decoys dropped dramatically.  Having been rediscovered only within the past few decades as objects of aesthetic beauty as well as historic significance decoys now grace the art collections of discerning individuals across the country.

 

Miniature Mallard Drake

 

  • Full body miniature Drake on formal Cherry wood base

  • Basswood carving

  • Panted with acrylics

  • 7-8 inches high

The bright blue speculum of the Mallard is rarely visible on resting birds.

Because they are the most common of the ducks, Mallards are easily the most recognizable wild duck species.  The hens tend to be highly vocal.  Their distinctive quacks are the calls we all identify as “duck calls.”  The drakes voice is actually a much quieter quack.  The drake’s call almost sounds like it is being whispered.

Breeding across most of North America, most domestic duck species have wild Mallards as their origin.
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