Miles Hancock Rare Preening Black Goose

Miles Hancock (1888-1974) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1940 22 in. long

A rare black Canada goose decoy with Hancock's best head carving. Black and white geese decoys are popular for use in the greens and tans of fields and in low light conditions. This was made from cottonwood and was never rigged for floating. Original paint with light wear and spot touch-up by Gigi Hopkins to blistered spots mostly on back right. Tightly reset crack in bill.