Darkfeather Freedman Bluebill Drake With Mussel

Darkfeather Freedman (b.1953) Michigan 16.75" long

Of Blackfoot Tribe descent, the self-taught carver and painter has taken local influence from legendary carvers like Ben Schmidt. Utilizing some of those techniques this decoy has pockets of stamped feathering on the sides in front of carved speculums and step-down carved wing tips. The detailed head shows a small mussel or clam in its mouth resting on its extended tongue. The tongue and side teeth details are carved with carved nostrils and deep lines where the bill meets the face.

Condition: Mint