This is a solid wood, handcarved
and handpainted decoy by Linda Williams of Big Sky Carvers.
This is a special edition decoy that was
sold by Cabela's in conjunction with Ducks Unlimited. This
decoy is a full size Mallard faithfully recreated in the historic
style of the Mason Challenger Mallard of the 1920's and the
Evans Mammoth Mallard Drake profile from 1927 to 1932.
Very heavy! Measures 17"
long, by 5-3/4" wide, by 7-1/4" high. Carved from 5 layers
of laminated 5/4 White Ash.
Near mint condition, with
a very few tiny blemishes. Branded:
Cabela's DUCKS UNLIMITED Special Edition Decoy by Big Sky Carvers.
See photo below for the
original Mason Challenger.