Billy Ellis Canvasback Hen

Bill Ellis (1865-1963) Whitby, ON, Canada, c. 1920 According to Bernie Gates, "Ellis made a unique style low-head decoy. By carving a recess in the body for the neck and the head, he created a plump, contented looking bird." In original paint with even craquelure; gunning wear; drip of paint on left side; several cracks to reset bill; lightly hit by shot particularly along the bottom edge of sides.

Literature: Bernie Gates, Ontario Decoys II, Kingston, ON, 1986, pp. 87-92.