Tom Ferguson Merganser Hen

Ken Harris (1905-1981) By Apprentice Tom Ferguson Woodville, NY, c. 1980's 13.25" long

Decorative decoy with a well sculpted body, a slightly turned head and raised and crossed wings. The head crest is rasped for texture as well as the tail feathers and raised wing feathers. The bill has carved details including the lower mandible line on the underside. The underside bears the Ken Harris decoys brand with the By Tom Ferguson portion covered. Condition: Original with light shelf wear including some rubs under the rump and to the bottom front right edge of the breast. The neck seam has slightly separated on the non displaying side. Light rubbing wear to the feather tips.