These are characterized as “pickleweed-heads” as they were used in the pickleweed flats of San Pablo Bay. This example was made by Richard Townsend (Santa Rosa, CA) ca. 1939. Good and original paint. Measures 8.5” in height. See page 164 of Wildfowl Decoys of California by Michael Miller.
These are characterized as “pickleweed-heads” as they were used in the pickleweed flats of San Pablo Bay. This example was made by Richard Townsend (Santa Rosa, CA) ca. 1939. Good and original paint. Measures 8.5” in height. See page 164 of Wildfowl Decoys of California by Michael Miller.
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