This is a handcarved and handpainted Mallard hen by Wildfowler Decoys. Mid 1980's - Babylon location (bill and tail detail).

While most decoys produced at Babylon were either marked with a burned stamp, or a rubber stamp when the electric burner was down, a few were left unmarked like this one.

Reprinted from Decoy Magazine: "Collectors have long referred to the decoys produced during the Siciliano years as “Bohemia Wildfowlers,” but, this designation is far from accurate. The identity of Wildfowler decoys by factory has always been difficult for several reasons.

First, not only was the machinery moved each time, but also considerable quantities of inventory, both painted and unpainted, were included in the sale. In addition to painting unfinished decoys, new head styles were added to older style bodies at the new locations.

Further complicating the identification, some unfinished decoys were branded by the former owners and the new owners branded some finished products. The Babylon-Bohemia years can be even more confusing. At the Babylon location the new ownership brought subtle changes, and even more confusing, at least seven different brands were used during these last eight years."

Wildfowler also produced a series of decoys for Ethan Allen (see examples)

This hen measures 15-3/4" long by 6" wide by 5-1/2" high. Glass eyes. Perfect condition. Beautiful workmanship.