Collectors refer to these as “artichoke head” pintails. This example is made by Eugene Copp (Oakland, CA) ca. 1940s. A similar example is pictured on page 246 of Wildfowl Decoys of California by Michael Miller. Measures approximately 7” in height. Used at the Rich Island Duck Club in the Suisun Marsh. Old in use repaint.
Collectors refer to these as “artichoke head” pintails. This example is made by Eugene Copp (Oakland, CA) ca. 1940s. A similar example is pictured on page 246 of Wildfowl Decoys of California by Michael Miller. Measures approximately 7” in height. Used at the Rich Island Duck Club in the Suisun Marsh. Old in use repaint.
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