Hi Jonathan,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A folky carved and painted duck whirligig
made by Darrell Johnson, 1989
In the form of a bird in flight, its wings spinning over a bulbous turned stand, signed and dated on the body
25 inches high, 15 inches long
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition with some minor paint chips
PROVENANCE: inherited
$150-250*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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