Ed Snyder Hooded Merganser Drake
Ed Snyder (Rio vista, CA) is a California decoy maker who’s early work is highly sought after by today’s vintage collectors. Between the 1950s-70s Snyder hadn’t carved any decoys until the early 70s when he discovered his work was a source of income to modern day collectors. His carvings in the 90s are much more common than his early decorative work such as this fine hooded merganser circa early 1970s. This beauty clearly demonstrates the makers artistic ability. Measures 13.5” in length and solid carved redwood with turned head and raised primary feathers. A rare early carving by this highly collectible maker. From the collection of the early California collector, Jim Keagan. Faint signature on the bottom, Ed Snyder, Rio Vista, Calif. Tight hairline neck crack. Otherwise excellent and all original.
Ed Snyder (Rio vista, CA) is a California decoy maker who’s early work is highly sought after by today’s vintage collectors. Between the 1950s-70s Snyder hadn’t carved any decoys until the early 70s when he discovered his work was a source of income to modern day collectors. His carvings in the 90s are much more common than his early decorative work such as this fine hooded merganser circa early 1970s. This beauty clearly demonstrates the makers artistic ability. Measures 13.5” in length and solid carved redwood with turned head and raised primary feathers. A rare early carving by this highly collectible maker. From the collection of the early California collector, Jim Keagan. Faint signature on the bottom, Ed Snyder, Rio Vista, Calif. Tight hairline neck crack. Otherwise excellent and all original.
Ed Snyder (Rio vista, CA) is a California decoy maker who’s early work is highly sought after by today’s vintage collectors. Between the 1950s-70s Snyder hadn’t carved any decoys until the early 70s when he discovered his work was a source of income to modern day collectors. His carvings in the 90s are much more common than his early decorative work such as this fine hooded merganser circa early 1970s. This beauty clearly demonstrates the makers artistic ability. Measures 13.5” in length and solid carved redwood with turned head and raised primary feathers. A rare early carving by this highly collectible maker. From the collection of the early California collector, Jim Keagan. Faint signature on the bottom, Ed Snyder, Rio Vista, Calif. Tight hairline neck crack. Otherwise excellent and all original.