Antique Duck Decoys
People collect antique duck decoys for all kinds of reasons, here are a few:
- History - The first duck decoys were used by native hunters thousands of years ago to help lure the ducks in closer, so they could shoot them down with their bow and arrow. Duck hunting provided their villages with food, and it was made easier thanks to the duck decoy. This long rich history makes antique duck decoys a popular item to collect, because people love to collect items which came from a past age.
- Design - Most duck decoys were originally hand-crafted and designed. This gives antique duck decoys a certain artistic uniqueness, because many of them have different carvings, colors, designs, shapes, and details. Some of the decoy makers would even sign their name on the decoy after making it. These antique duck decoys with signatures are often seeked out by avid collectors.
- Rarity - Since you can't really make anymore antique duck decoys, you have to get them from people or merchants who already have them. There are even some types of antique duck decoys that only have a few left in circulation. This can be good, because if you get your hands on one, they can be worth alot of money, and they should only increase in value.