Doug Jester (VA, 1876-1961), Hen Bluebill

Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood.

Length 13.75 in.

From an Eastern Shore, Virginia Collector

The work of Doug Jester is highly regarded in the realm of folk art. His speedy carving process offered affordable decoys for the local hunters, pronounced neck shelf.

Combination of original paint and old gunning paint, tight and stable neck crack.