Vintage Pintail Drake Duck Decoy - Working Hunting Decoy - Painted Eyes - Keel Weight - Primitive Folk Art Cabin Decor

Intro
Vintage working-style duck decoy in the form of a Northern Pintail drake. This decoy has the classic pintail profile with long narrow bill, brown head, white neck and chest markings, gray-brown body, painted wing detail, and long pointed tail.

The underside has a metal keel / weight assembly and the name “DAVE” painted in black. A great primitive sporting piece for cabin, lodge, lake house, hunting, Americana, folk art, or rustic décor.

Details
• Type: Duck hunting decoy / working-style waterfowl decoy
• Species style: Northern Pintail drake
• Material: Appears to be wood and/or cork/composite construction
• Finish: Hand painted
• Eyes: Painted eyes
• Colors: Brown, gray, white, black, green, blue-gray
• Underside: Metal keel / weight assembly
• Marking: “DAVE” painted on underside
• Maker: Unmarked
• Era: Vintage, likely mid-20th century, circa 1930s–1950s
• Use: Display, cabin décor, sporting décor, folk art collection

Approximate measurements:
• Length: about 13.5"
• Width: about 5"

Condition
• Primitive vintage condition with heavy age and use wear
• Significant paint loss, chipping, cracking, scuffing, scratches, and surface wear throughout
• Heavy crackling / alligatoring to the old painted surface
• Body shows areas of exposed underlayer / base material from paint loss
• Bill shows wear, surface cracks, paint loss, and chipping
• Head and neck show paint wear, rubbing, and age-related surface loss
• Wing and tail paint details are worn but still visible
• Underside shows heavy paint loss, oxidation, dirt, and wear
• Metal keel / weight assembly shows rust, patina, and age wear
• “DAVE” underside marking remains visible
• No maker’s mark noted
• Sold as a decorative vintage collectible, not for active hunting use
• Please review all photos closely, as they are part of the description

History
Pintail decoys were used by hunters to attract Northern Pintails, a sleek waterfowl species known for its long neck, pointed tail, and elegant profile. Working decoys were often painted, weighted, and marked by their owners for field use.

This example has the look of an old working decoy, with a keel / weight assembly, owner-style underside name, worn paint, and heavy surface patina. Its aged finish and field-worn character make it a strong piece of American sporting folk art.