The green-winged teal (Anas carolinensis) is one of the smallest ducks in the Pacific Flyway, and a species Don returned to often throughout his career. This piece is carved in the Contemporary Decoy style, defined by sturdier, less intricate carving, while still allowing for more painted detail than a true working decoy requires. Carved late in Don's life, it shows the familiarity with these birds that comes from a lifetime of observation and creation.
The green-winged teal (Anas carolinensis) is one of the smallest ducks in the Pacific Flyway, and a species Don returned to often throughout his career. This piece is carved in the Contemporary Decoy style, defined by sturdier, less intricate carving, while still allowing for more painted detail than a true working decoy requires. Carved late in Don's life, it shows the familiarity with these birds that comes from a lifetime of observation and creation.
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