No. 32 — Ruddy Duck Decoy (Oxyura jamaicensis)

Hand-carved songbird by Geoffrey “G.B.” Davis

Materials: White Cedar, Leather, Pewter and Steel

Dimensions: 12 1/2”L × 5 1/2” W × 7 1/4””H
Finish: Traditional milk paint, waxed and buffed
Status: Available

Description
This decoy is hollow-bodied and balance - ready to hunt (But the finish isn’t waterproof). It was carved as a competition duck and competed in the Contemporary Antique divisions on the Core Sound Decoy meet on Harkers Island, NC.

These little football shaped ducks are common migratory vivitors to the large lakes in cetral indiana. 

About the Project
This bird is part of 50 Little Birds, a collection of hand-carved Indiana songbirds by artist Geoffrey “G.B.” Davis. Each bird represents a species found in Indiana and is inspired by the artist’s personal encounters with birds in the field. Carved from softwoods and painted with traditional milk paints, the birds are small objects meant to be held, studied, and shared. In this collection, every bird has a story.

Closer
Each bird in the series is offered as an individual piece, but together they reflect an ongoing body of work shaped by observation, memory, and a lifelong love of birds.

Availability
Each bird is carved and painted by hand. If this particular bird has already found a home, I am always happy to carve another for you. Because every bird is handmade, each will have its own unique character.