Clark Madera Canada Goose

Clark Madara (1883-1953) Pitman, NJ, c. 1915 An Ocean County directory from the turn of the century lists Madara as a "House painter, gun smith and decoy maker." This is one of less than a dozen of his Canada geese decoys known to exist. This decoy has a flowing, long body, displaying a detailed and accurate feather pattern, with painted thighs on the side of the bird. The head has detailed bill carving, glass eyes and full cheeks. Original paint with gunning wear and a reset neck.

Provenance: Torrey Reily Collection

Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 236, plate 586.

Provenance

Torrey Reily Collection