Ira Hudson (VA, 1876-1949), Rare Published Mallard

Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood, tack eyes, published on page 111 of Ira D. Hudson and Family Chincoteague Carvers by Henry Stansbury.

Length 15 in.

This rare balsa mallard was made from salvaged balsa used from lift raft material which washed ashore during World War II. This plump mallard sports a fluted paddle tail.

In Delbert Hudson paint with light gunning wear.