Lloyd Tyler (MD, 1898-1970), Ring-Necked Pheasant

Crisfield, Maryland, circa 1960, carved and painted wood, iron legs, signed under the base.

Length 14.25 in.

Lloyd Tyler was an incredible folk artist of considerate talent and versatility. Early on he chose a career as a decoy maker, providing many to hunters and gunning clubs. Later, he turned his talents to creating whimsical carvings of waterfowl, animals, and upland game birds such as this pheasant.

Original.