Captain Harry Jobes (MD, 1936-2019), Pair of Hooded Mergansers

Havre de Grace, Maryland, carved and painted wood, signed and dated 2001 by maker on bottom of each.

Length 14.75 in.

Former collection of Roy Willis.

A master decoy carver celebrated for his traditional waterfowl decoys. A protégé of the renowned Madison Mitchell, Jobes created thousands of working and decorative decoys, earning widespread respect for his craftsmanship and dedication to the Chesapeake Bay carving tradition.

Original paint, hen has tight age check around neck.