Eugene Hendrickson Black Duck

BLACK DUCK by Eugene "Gene" Hendrickson, Northfield, NJ (1876-1972). Early gunning paint and very good structural condition. Hollow construction. Retains rusted tack eyes and bill with carved mandible. Retains leather rigging and lead weight that is impressed with two illegible initials. WGC impressed near weight. An early carving from his days in Northfield, where he often collaborated with his neighbor, Mark Kears, Jr. Overall length is approximately 16 1/2 inches. For additional information, see "New Jersey Decoys" by H. Fleckenstein, Jr., page 20. 300-400