An old working decoy of a carved wood speckled duck, dates about 1950. Found in Quebec, south of Montreal. Length overall 17in. An antique horse, originally on a rocking base. Coat is real hair as well as tail.
Eyes are glass.
There are metal pins under the hooves indicating the horse was attached to a base. The bridle and saddle are replacements in red leather. The mane is fur, not horsehair like the tail. There some wear spots and indications that the legs have been re worked a long time ago. Origins are American, date about 1880.