Hand-Carved Wooden Loon Duck Decoy, Black & White Latin Folk Art, Colombia

A hand carved loon with real presence; inky head, that crisp checkerboard back, a long proud beak. Carved and hand painted, the kind of folk object that anchors a shelf or a whole cabin.

Decoy carving is old American folk craft; this one came by way of Colombia, hand painted with real care.

Estimated era: late 20th century to contemporary, likely 10 to 40 years, read from the carving and paint. Found in 2019 at an antiques store in Cartagena.

One of one. Carrying the soft patina that only time can give; significant flaws are always detailed. Minor scratches about the piece, as it's handmade and likely vintage.