Preening Mallard by Tom Martindale, Late 20thC

A handsome hand-carved and painted artisan-made duck decoy signed twice by the carver.  Tom Martindale is hand written on one side of the duck’s bottom; on the other side his trademark signature, a joined TM.  With a metal loop for holding her in place.   Mr. Martindale lives in Ontario, Canada and is well-known for his handsome duck and decoy carvings.  Approximate size 14”L X 9”H X 8”W