Born in 1876 on Chincoteague Island, Doug spent his entire life there guiding, fishing and making decoys. This drake bufflehead is an early example circa 1920’s made from solid cedar. It remains in original paint with expected wear from use. It has his signature raised neck shelf with carved nostrils and mandibles. Several nails were added to stabilize the body during construction. It measures approximately 11” long.
Born in 1876 on Chincoteague Island, Doug spent his entire life there guiding, fishing and making decoys. This drake bufflehead is an early example circa 1920’s made from solid cedar. It remains in original paint with expected wear from use. It has his signature raised neck shelf with carved nostrils and mandibles. Several nails were added to stabilize the body during construction. It measures approximately 11” long.
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