Wood Duck

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image showcases two taxidermied ducks mounted on a decorative piece of cork bark against a wooden wall background. On the left, a duck with muted grayish-brown plumage with light markings stands slightly hunched, its legs positioned on the bark and its attention seemingly directed forward. Its feathers exhibit a subtle pattern, giving a realistic texture to its appearance. On the right, a larger duck, marked by striking white and brown feathers with hints of iridescent green on its head, stands upright, exuding an air of elegance with its head slightly turned. The detailed taxidermy work captures the essence of these birds, accentuating their natural grace and beauty, and each feather is meticulously arranged to reflect their intricate patterns, creating an authentic depiction of these waterfowl. Together, these two specimens form an intriguing display that showcases the artistry involved in taxidermy and the intriguing diversity of avian species, drawing attention to their lifelike presence in a serene and static presentation.

The image showcases two taxidermied ducks mounted on a decorative piece of cork bark against a wooden wall background. On the left, a duck with muted grayish-brown plumage with light markings stands slightly hunched, its legs positioned on the bark and its attention seemingly directed forward. Its feathers exhibit a subtle pattern, giving a realistic texture to its appearance. On the right, a larger duck, marked by striking white and brown feathers with hints of iridescent green on its head, stands upright, exuding an air of elegance with its head slightly turned. The detailed taxidermy work captures the essence of these birds, accentuating their natural grace and beauty, and each feather is meticulously arranged to reflect their intricate patterns, creating an authentic depiction of these waterfowl. Together, these two specimens form an intriguing display that showcases the artistry involved in taxidermy and the intriguing diversity of avian species, drawing attention to their lifelike presence in a serene and static presentation.

Name/Title

Wood Duck

Entry/Object ID

2008.19.3

Description

Bird/Wood Duck/Mounted on Bark/Male & Female Sex of Specimen: Unknown

Collection

NATURAL HISTORY

Made/Created

Notes

Preparator: Roy Coy Date Prepared: 1970-01-01

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

BIRD

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Male is 8.75 "H from Base Female is 5 " H from Base Base is 12.625x6.75

Parts

Count

2

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 12, 2008

Provenance

Notes

Date Collected: 1970-01-01 Collected by: K U P