Paul F. Keeney Swimming Brant

Paul F. Keeney (1897-1965) Oakland, CA, c. 1935 20 1/2 in. long

Keeney hunted brant in Humboldt County and possibly Tomales Bay. This swimmer was made with seven-piece body construction and is outfitted with elaborate custom rigging. His "PFK" brand can be found on the underside of this carving. Original paint with gunning wear, including a ding to upper right side.

Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection, acquired from the maker

Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 235, exact decoy and brand illustrated. Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 42, rigmate carving illustrated.

Provenance

Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection, acquired from the maker