Amiel Garibaldi Wigeon Hen

Amiel Garibaldi (1908-1993) Sacramento, CA, c. 1930 13 in. long

Out of his personal gunning rig, this decoy was used at the maker's duck club in Colusa, California. Original paint with moderate gunning wear, especially to lower left side. Minor touch-up to paint drips around head and breast.

Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection

Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast: Carving Traditions of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and California," Davis, CA, 1989, p, 329, related decoy illustrated. Gene and Linda Kangas, "Decoys," Paducah, KY, 1992, p. 283, similar decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection