Green Winged Teal Appraisal

Japanese Hand-Carved Wooden Green-Winged Teal Duck Figurine

This item is a decorative hand-carved and hand-painted wooden figurine depicting a Green-winged Teal duck, likely originating from Japan as indicated by specific stylistic cues. The piece is constructed from multiple segments: a carved avian body, thin wire-like legs, and a naturalistic wooden base. The bird stands on a section of a small log, which is further mounted onto a circular cross-section slab of wood with visible bark. The bird's plumage is rendered with a matte polychrome finish, featuring a distinctive cinnamon-colored head with a vibrant green stripe extending from the eye. The body exhibits a grey and black scalloped pattern to represent feathers, accented with white and teal wing patches. In terms of condition, the paint shows slight age-related wear and minor surface dust, particularly in the crevices of the carving. The wood base displays natural drying cracks (checking), which is common for solid wood sections. The craftsmanship reflects a folk-art aesthetic, utilizing simplified geometric shapes to capture the essence of the species. This style is consistent with mid-to-late 20th-century Japanese bird carvings often sold as refined souvenirs or decorative art pieces. There are no clearly visible maker's marks from this angle, but the quality of the paint application suggests a skilled artisan hand.