EASTERN SHORE - VirginiaBarrier Island Brant - Tack-eyedcedar brant decoy in nice old gunning paint condition by unknown maker withbuboes browed head, carved nostrils, slight neck shelf, Eastern Shore of Virginia paintpatterns, tree ring growth plainly visible, draw-blade marks plainly visible, top-side body knot, bottom crack, body checks, hardwareattached, without repair......PROVENANCE - John Maddox collection. This decoy was part of the massive 2013sale liquidation sales of Chincoteague's Refuge Museum. Hudson, Hancock,Jester, Birch, Watson are a few names of decoy makers associated with this Virginiamid-Atlantic eastern seaboard region.....but there were many other local decoymakers, some probably/possibly guides & hunters, who also produced fine decoys, many remaining unidentified to thisdate, such as the maker of this decoy. After readingitem description and previewing photos, if there are questions, please contactseller before you offer as all sales are final.Payment by PayPal only which is to includethe $17 shipping, handling, and insurance charge. THIS SELLER SHIPS TO THELOWER 48 STATES ONLY. All items are wrapped and packed tight with care and areshipped insured. If you are thesuccessful buyer and use a P.O. Box, I will need an alternative streetaddress. Good luck offerding! Please seemy other listings.