Hewitt Wells Canvasback Drake

Balsawood body and redwood head on this unique canvasback drake by Hewitt Wells (San Francisco, CA) ca. 1940s. Wells bobtail designed is unique to California decoys and is likely attributed to his time spent in Michigan. See page 372 of Wildfowl Decoys of California for additional detail on this interesting early California decoy maker. Measures 16” in length.