Once seen as mere hunting tools, duck decoys have waddled their way into the world of collecting hobbies. It’s easy to see ...

but sticks mostly to white pine for the fish decoys and white cedar and cork for the waterfowl. He creates a draft design of his work before carving. Carving requires a steady hand and eye for ...

What are duck decoys, and how did they become sought-after collectibles? ‘The Art of Deception’ looks at hand carved decoys as an underappreciated form of American folk art. Although the ...