Elmer Crowell (MA, 1862-1952), Mallard

East Harwich, Massachusetts, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood, head turned to the left, glass eyes, two rectangular brands.

Length 15.75 in.

Crowell is known as one of the greatest decoy makers and bird carvers of all time. His son, Cleon Crowell (1891-1961) later joined his father and together they produced extremely well made decoys commercially.

Original paint, unrigged.