Stark Black Working Decoy with Marvelously Hooked Old Beak Repair primitive carved print block these have an older Bennington

these have an older Bennington mark

A bit of staining along the left edge

legs and especially those feet are pretty great too

6 7/8" long x 4 1/4" wide x 3 1/2" tall and in great vintage condition

The perfect gift for one's favorite woodworker

Stark Black Working Decoy with Marvelously Hooked Old Beak Repair primitive carved print block these have an older BenningtonThis might not be the decoy for the decoy connoisseur, but for the lover of highly evocative, very singular sculptural objects, I think it is a most fantastic thing! It is very clear, especially from the top of the head, that this working decoy was shot over quite a bit, and I assume its original beak took the worst of the hits. Someone appears to have valued it enough to carve, paint, and attach a new one, transforming its profile and character