Ira Hudson (VA, 1876-1949), Hissing Goose

Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1930, carved and painted wood, tack eyes, hissing posture.

Length 26.5 in.

The Hudson hissing goose is perhaps one of the most revered forms of any eastern shore decoy. This wonderful decoy has a finely carved head and the body has a nice dry surface.

Original paint worn to bare wood in places, multiple tight age checks on body, early neck stabilized.