{"product_id":"black-duck","title":"Black Duck","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eCelebrate the rich, understated beauty of North America’s coastal marshes and inland wetlands with this exquisite \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Black Duck carving\u003c\/strong\u003e — a masterfully handcrafted tribute to one of the continent’s most iconic and admired dabbling ducks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThe American Black Duck (\u003cem\u003eAnas rubripes\u003c\/em\u003e) is beloved by waterfowl hunters, birders, and collectors for its dark, elegant plumage, hardy nature, and connection to the Atlantic Flyway’s wild landscapes. Both drake and hen share a warm chocolate-brown body, pale gray face, and the species’ signature iridescent violet-blue wing patch edged in black — a subtle yet striking field mark. Often found in tidal marshes, wooded ponds, and coastal estuaries, black ducks have long been a symbol of rugged beauty and a prized subject in fine wildlife art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eExpertly hand-carved from \u003cstrong\u003esugar pine and gelutong wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece showcases exceptional craftsmanship and lifelike artistry. Each detail is meticulously shaped by hand, then painted with \u003cstrong\u003eacrylic paints\u003c\/strong\u003e to capture the soft feather textures, earthy tones, and natural posture that bring this stately species to life. Whether displayed in a hunting lodge, rustic home, or fine wildlife art collection, this American Black Duck carving is sure to inspire admiration and become a timeless centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSpecies: American Black Duck (\u003cem\u003eAnas rubripes\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eMaterials: Sugar pine, gelutong wood, acrylic paints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eHand-carved and hand-painted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePerfect for wildlife art collectors, waterfowl hunters, birders, rustic home decorators, and nature enthusiasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SITTIM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45325110706245,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/4540\/8069\/files\/IMG_0663.webp?v=1783650270","url":"https:\/\/sittimshop.com\/products\/black-duck","provider":"SITTIM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}