Heck Whittington Pintail Hen

Hector Whittington (1907-1981) Oglesby, IL, c. 1949 An early, extremely hollow, turned head, swimming decoy. Entered in the 1949 National Decoy Competition, it won third place. Displays a carved bill, scratch-painted head detail, and bold feathering which contrasts with delicately executed primary feathers. Signed and dated in paint on the bottom with original rigging. In original paint with minor wear from handling. A small rub and a couple very small paint flakes.

Literature: Donna Tonelli, "Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes," Atglen, PA, p. 184, rigmate illustrated. "Master Decoy Maker" Decoy Collector's Guide, April/June, 1963, p. 17, exact bird illustrated.