It's not easy to find a good quality depiction of a mallard hen -- most statuettes are of the drake -- perhaps because the markings on the hen are delicate and subtle. The artist has done a wonderful job here, and I'm very happy with it. It occupies an honored place in our home.
Very attractive piece. The suar wood is a warm color which reminds me of redwood. Carved and smoothed to perfection, this is exactly what my shelf needed. Just ordered another suar wood elephant in a different pose from the same artist.