Vintage Mid 20th Century Wooden Handmade Hand Painted Duck Decoy, Unique Decor!

Vintage Mid 20th Century Wooden Handmade Hand Painted Duck Decoy, Unique one of a kind collectible!
14" x 6" ~ exactly as pictured. Has some use (see pictures), but it is an amazing and stunning piece. 
Duck decoys have a fascinating history, transitioning from practical hunting tools to prized folk art. Native Americans were some of the first to use them to attract waterfowl, a practice later adopted by European settlers. By the 19th century, decoy carving had become a widely practiced craft, especially in regions with abundant waterfowl.
In the early 20th century, mass production techniques were introduced, but hand-carved decoys still remained popular with serious hunters and collectors. The value of antique decoys varies greatly based on the carver, species, condition, and rarity, with some fetching tens of thousands of dollars at auction.