Description: Renowned carver Ken Harris (1906 - 1981) is well known for making quality decoys and this mallard drake fits that description. The body has a knot discoloration on each side, otherwise excellent overall. It has the "Made by Ken Harris Woodville, NY" silver ink stamp on the bottom, somewhat worn but still legible. Harris began making decoys in the basement of his Watertown home in 1927 as a 21 year old. He moved to his Woodville location and shop in 1944/45.CONDITION: Use the multiple pictures to assess condition. Ken Harris was a duck hunter, musician and claims adjuster for an insurance company who took up decoy carving as a hobby to satisfy his own need for decoys to hunt over. Allegedly, he decided to carve a black duck decoy to disprove the claim that black ducks were not attracted to decoys. Apparently, his "true to life" decoys were successful. Everyone wanted some. Harris continued to make working decoys in his spare time to satisfy the demand of fellow hunters for a number of years.In addition to his black ducks, Harris is known to have produced decoys for canvas backs, Canada goose, bluebills, and teal. His name and hometown are stamped on the bottom of many of his decoys. In the early 1960's, Harris retired from the insurance business and began to produce decorative bird carvings. He employed two assistants, Sterling "Stub" O'Young and John Illingworth of Adams, New York to sand and paint what he carved. Harris was a superb carver who produced a wide range of working decoys and decorative pieces. He carved many special edition decoys for display only, including several miniatures and other ducks that he made into lamps. Harris' decoys are well known by collectors for the high level of detail and realistic features and is easily recognized. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 225 USD
Location: Remer, Minnesota
End Time: 2024-02-25T20:35:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15.25 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return policy details:
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Custom Bundle: No
Material: Wood
Features: Hollow Body
Duck Type: Mallard
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Ken Harris
