The catalog record
Ed Snyder (1928-2011) Rio Vista, CA, c. 1970 11 in. long
An excellent decorative by one of the Golden State's premier decoy makers. This hollow coot has finely incised wing detail, a super thin tail, and the maker's signature on the underside. Original paint with light wear.
Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection
Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 293, related carving illustrated. Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 423, related carvings illustrated.
Provenance
Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection
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