Travis Ward (MD, 1864-1926), Goose

Crisfield, Maryland, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, tack eyes remnants of painted brand,

Length 24 in.

From the Dize hunting rig.

Travis Ward carved decoys to be shot over and are rarely seen on the open market. He may best be known through the work of his sons, Lem and Steve Ward. This incredible lifelike goose has an alert head slightly turned to the right.


Original paint, tight age checks down the back,.