{"product_id":"antique-one-piece-palm-frond-canvasback-hen-duck-decoy-southern-folk-art","title":"Antique One-Piece Palm Frond Canvasback Hen Duck Decoy, Southern Folk Art","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA wonderful, highly authentic piece of American maritime history: a hand-carved \u003cstrong\u003eCanvasback Hen working duck decoy\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted from a single, continuous block of \u003cstrong\u003enative coastal palm material\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCarving decoys from the thick base of a palm frond or trunk is a distinct Southern folk art tradition, concentrated heavily along the coastal Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. This is a brilliant example of a hunter utilizing local, lightweight material to shape a working rig.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Construction Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Piece Carving:\u003c\/strong\u003e The head, neck, and body are all expertly carved out of a single, solid palm block—a much rarer and more desirable feat than common multi-piece variants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive \"Grain\":\u003c\/strong\u003e The underside beautifully displays the natural, dark fibrous vascular bundles completely unique to palm wood timber structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retains beautiful, multi-layered original working paint showing decades of authentic weathering, field use, and natural gesso\/primer flaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.75”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report (Sold As-Is):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe body of the decoy is in solid, beautifully preserved condition. Please note that \u003cstrong\u003ethe beak\/bill is missing\u003c\/strong\u003e, having sheared off cleanly at the base during its working life. The exposed break perfectly reveals the natural, untouched fibrous interior pith core of the palm stalk, confirming that no modern dowels or structural alterations have ever been made to this bird. Please see photos. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis decoy serves as an incredible, conversation-starting centerpiece for any rustic cabin, beach house, or primitive Americana folk art collection.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vendor Purchase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49215447466203,"sku":"7592022838871","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-09-02T164612.901.jpg?v=1788382164","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/antique-one-piece-palm-frond-canvasback-hen-duck-decoy-southern-folk-art","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}