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Kevin Place - Heritage Decoy Craftsman 
My boyhood home was full of duck decoys and decorative wildfowl art. My father loved his duck hunts on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Many school days were wasted away as I doodled ducks at my desk. Today that pencil has been replaced by a draw knife and hand plan. I carve working decoys which means I actually use them on marshes and lakes to attract the real thing. They are hand carved from white cedar and hollowed for buoyancy. This is referred to the “South Jersey” method. No two ducks look the same as they reflect my mood and temperament on that particular day. These decoys are brought to life by Elizabeth who paints them. It’s a collaborative effort. Today the inside of our house has a familiar resemblance to my boyhood home. Our decoys have a wonderful presence which captures the attention of all who visit. We are offering commissioned pairs to those interested in owning a unique and fading woodworking craft.