Solid carved redwood bluebill drake from the “Clam Feeder Rig” as documented on pages 344-345 of Wildfowl Decoys of California by Michael Miller. The design and construction is unique among early California decoys. The head is carved of redwood while the bodies are laminated redwood capped with balsa wood. The surface is heavily textured. Bamboo shoots are used to stabilize the neck joint. Likely from the San Francisco east bay area and circa 1940s. Measures 14” in length. Appears to be in original paint with in use wear. I have never had a bluebill by this maker.
Solid carved redwood bluebill drake from the “Clam Feeder Rig” as documented on pages 344-345 of Wildfowl Decoys of California by Michael Miller. The design and construction is unique among early California decoys. The head is carved of redwood while the bodies are laminated redwood capped with balsa wood. The surface is heavily textured. Bamboo shoots are used to stabilize the neck joint. Likely from the San Francisco east bay area and circa 1940s. Measures 14” in length. Appears to be in original paint with in use wear. I have never had a bluebill by this maker.
