Figure - Authentic Benelux "Lokeend" ; wooden decoy duck - Wood

Vintage Hand-Carved & Hand-Painted Wooden Duck Decoy (Lokeend).

A charming and authentic piece of folk art, this vintage wooden duck decoy represents a male Wood Duck, easily identified by its distinctive crested head and vibrant plumage patterns. Originally designed as a hunting tool to attract waterfowl, these decoys have become highly sought-after decorative pieces for rustic, lodge, or maritime-themed interiors.

Key Features & Details
Artisanship: Fully hand-carved from solid wood and meticulously hand-painted. The brushwork captures the intricate feather patterns and the iconic "masked" face of the drake.

Design: Features a classic sleek profile with a pronounced crest. The underside is flat, consistent with traditional decoy styling for stability.

Condition: In very good vintage condition. It retains a wonderful patina with minor, authentic surface wear that adds to its character and proves its age and history.

Length: 28 cm
Height: 12.5 cm
Width: 10 cm

This decoy is a perfect blend of sporting history and artistic craftsmanship. Whether used as a desk accessory, a bookshelf accent, or as part of a larger collection of folk art, it brings a touch of the natural world indoors.

The "Lokeend" Tradition:
In the Low Countries, there is a long history of water management and duck hunting (especially using "eendenkooien" or duck decoys/cages). While this specific piece is likely a decorative decoy rather than a "working" one (due to the lack of a keel or lead weight on the bottom), it follows the traditional form used by Dutch and Belgian hunters.

Shipping with track and trace.Of course very carefully and safe packaged.Item can be picked up in Ekeren (Antwerpen,Belgium).