Goose Decoy
Vintage Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Canada standing Goose Decoy on bent nail legs, by carver of birds and working decoys
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Decoys
Materials
Iron
Canadian Goose Decoy on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original painted heavy wood and canvas covered Canadian goose decoy or floater. It has a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Decoys
Materials
Wood
20th Century Sleeping Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful 20th century American life-size sleeping Canada Goose decoy with its original paint, a
Category
20th Century American Country Decoys
Materials
Wood
Ira Hudson Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hollow Canada goose decoy, attributed to Ira Hudson, of Chincoteague, VA. Hollow, with original
Category
Early 20th Century American Decoys
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Feeding Goose Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Carved and painted Canadian goose decoy. Well painted head and under body. Back unpainted. Hunter
Category
Early 20th Century American Decoys
Materials
Wood
Elmer Crowell Quarter Sized Canada Goose Decoy, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Quarter Sized Canada Goose Decoy, by J.Elmer Crowell, East Harwich, MA (1862 - 1952), circa
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Cedar
Nathan Cobb Jr Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hollow-carved Canada Goose decoy by Nathan Cobb Jr, with applied neck and head circa 1880-1895
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Decoys
Materials
Wood
Canadian Goose Decoy on Rod Nails
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved & painted Canadian goose is on feet and old nails used for the feet.The carver
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decoys
Materials
Wood
American Goose Reed Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early 20th Century American straw and wood Canada goose decoy. Black paint. 25"L x 14"H x 10 1/2"D
Category
Early 20th Century American Decoys
Materials
Wood, Straw
Schmidt Tole-Ware Decoy Goose
Located in London, GB
Schmidt tole-ware decoy goose
We are proud to offer a highly decorative Schmidt tin tole-ware
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Tin
Handmade Brutalist Sheet Metal Goose
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whether it's a goose or a duck, or some other waterfowl this handmade metal bird is sure to make a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Decoys
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Carved Canada Goose by Frank Finney
By Frank Finney
Located in Nantucket, MA
Canada swimming goose, hollow carved with glass eyes and lead plate
Signed/incised and titled on
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Wood
20th Century American Folk Art Canada Goose on Custom Steel Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century American Folk Art masterpiece is a life-size Canada goose that captures the
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Driftwood
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Canadian Goose Decoy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare canvas wing Canadian goose decoy on wood base with glass eyes and steel shaft. From the
Category
Early 20th Century American Decoys
Canada Goose Decoy Attributed to Joe Lincoln
By Joseph Lincoln
Located in Sheffield, MA
Carved and painted Canada goose decoy attibuted to Joe Lincoln, famous Massachusetts carver. Noble
Category
Early 20th Century American Decoys
Materials
Pine
Painted Canvas Covered and Carved Wood Slat Canada Goose Decoy
By Joseph Lincoln
Located in New Hope, PA
A rare, oversized painted canvas-covered slat Canada goose decoy by Joseph Lincoln (1859-1938
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Canadian Goose Decoy Box
Located in Seattle, WA
Canadian painted hunter's decoy storage box with a gaggle of canvas Canadian geese decoys inside as
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Vintage 1930s Decoys
Materials
Wood
Canvas Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Sheffield, MA
fashion large decoys. This example is finely crafted, essence of goose and highly decorative.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Straw
Pair of Dutch Folk Art Wooden Decoy Geese
Located in Werkendam, NL
Rare pair of attractive Dutch Folk Art wooden decoy goose, polychrome painted cream coloured and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Wood
Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nicely carved Canada goose decoy in painted pine, from the estate of Pierre Moulin, founder of
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Pine
Late 19th Century Canadian Goose Decoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Canadian goose decoy is in great condition. This Goose has original paint and great
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Decoys
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Goose Decoy with Sheet Metal Wings
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Folk art goose decoy with original alligatored paint surface and delicate sheet metal wings.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Decoys
Materials
Wood
RARE FORM 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED GOOSE DECOY
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC FOLKY ORIGINAL PAINTED GOOSE DECOY IN GREAT CONDITION AND FORM FROM NEW ENGLAND. THIS GOOSE
Category
Antique 19th Century American Decoys
19th Century Canadian Goose Decoy from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Canadian Goose decoy is in all original paint decorated surface. The condition is very good
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Other Decoys
Materials
Wood
A Primitive Halsey Goose Decoy. Watermill Long Island NY
Located in Bellport, NY
A large Halsey hand crafted primitive goose decoy. Halsey carved many decoys between 1890s-1950s
Category
Vintage 1930s American Primitive Decoys
Materials
Wood
Canada Goose Decoy, Attributed to Samuel Soper, circa 1910
By Samuel Soper
Located in Nantucket, MA
Working Goose Decoy attributed to Samuel Soper (1863-1943),Barnegat, New Jersey. This large decoy
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Life-Size Canada Goose Decoy on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible life-size mid-20th century American carved and pegged cedar Canada goose decoy by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Beech
Canadian Goose Decoy 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This decoy has great age and wear. The paint is original to this piece.
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Decoys
Materials
Wood
Canadian Goose Decoy, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
decoys listed individually that are all from the same collection.
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Decoys
Materials
Wood
Vintage Canada Goose Decoy on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage American Canada Goose decoy on custom stand. The goose is constructed with a carved wood
Category
Early 20th Century North American Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Tin
Vintage Canada Goose Decoy on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage American Canada Goose decoy on custom stand. The goose is constructed with a carved wood
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Tin
Canadian Goose Decoy, 1930s Hand Carved
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and painted Canadian goose is in great as found condition. This is one of three
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Decoys
Materials
Pine
Pair of Framed Vintage American Canada Goose Decoys
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical and striking pair of vintage American wooden Canada goose decoys of impressive scale
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Decorative Art
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Canada Goose Decoys on Custom Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of vintage American Canada Goose decoys on custom stands. The geese are constructed with a
Category
Early 20th Century North American Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Tin
Canadian Goose Decoy/Early 20th Century Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jersey Canadian Goose wooden Rooster Ant. Cape may CH NJ 66490 This finely carved and original
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Decoys
Materials
Wood
1940'S Original Painted & Handmade Canvas Goose Decoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky and fun big canvas handmade and painted goose was found in Maine.It has a hand painted
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Decoys
Early 20th Century Alert Working Decoy Goose
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Character painted, patinated goose decoy, in alert pose, France, 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French Decoys
Materials
Cork
Canadian Goose Folk Art Decoy
Located in Rochester, NY
A true to life size Canadian Goose decoy - hand carved & polychrome painted wood body - raised on
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Rare English Folk Art Papier Mâché Decoy Goose
Located in London, GB
Rare papier mâché decoy goose
We are proud to offer an early 20th century English Folk Art one-off
Category
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Paper
Schmidt Tole-Ware Decoy Goose
Located in London, GB
Schmidt tole-ware decoy goose
We are proud to offer a highly decorative Schmidt tin tole-ware
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Tin
Tin Toleware Schmidt Decoy Goose
Located in London, GB
Tin toleware Schmidt decoy goose
We are proud to offer a rare example of an early Schmidt tin tole
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Tin
Schmidt Tole-Ware Decoy Goose
Located in London, GB
Schmidt tole-ware decoy goose
We are proud to offer a highly decorative Schmidt tin tole-ware
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Tin
19th Century Canadian Goose Sitting Decoy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved and original painted Canadian goose has a wonderful patinated surface and
Category
Antique 19th Century American Country Decoys
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century English Carved Decoy Goose
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century carved decoy goose
We are proud to offer a highly decorative and authentic
Category
Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Wood
Canadian Goose from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand-carved and painted goose is in good condition with minor wear and tear from age and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Other Decoys
Materials
Wood
Monumental Hand-Carved Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of Folk Art carved goose is in great as found condition. Minor wear consistent
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Decoys
Materials
Pine
Monumental Canadian Goose in Original Surface
By Creations By Cranford 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic decoy has such great form and paint. It is also signed by the by Cranford. It is a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Adirondack Decoys
Materials
Pine
Hand-Carved and Painted Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved and painted Canadian goose in original white worn paint. The base has a age crack but
Category
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Decoys
Materials
Wood
Mounted Canadian Goose in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Canadian Goose with nice fat belly shape is in original surface and in great condition as
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decoys
Materials
Iron
Folky Canadian Goose on Iron Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original painted Canadian goose on feet is hand carved and painted. The paint is super
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decoys
Materials
Wood
Folky Canadian Goose on Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original painted Canadian goose on stand is hand carved and painted. The paint is super
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Decoys
Materials
Iron
Monumental Hollow Body Original Painted Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century original painted large Canadian goose from the collection of Harry Walsh
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decoys
Materials
Wood
Folky Original Painted 20th Century Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky original painted Canadian goose is in great condition. Minor wear consistent with age
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Decoys
Materials
Pine
Folky Canadian Goose on Original Iron Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky original painted Canadian goose with the extended neck and button eyes is is good
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Decoys
Materials
Wood
Original Painted 20th Century Brant Goose on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing hand-carved and painted brant goose from Eastern Shore Maryland is in great condition
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Wood
Candian Goose in Original Painted Surface/Signed Provenance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Canadian Goose - Hollow White Cedar FR Eastern Shore- Delmarva Peninsula Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Decoys
Materials
Wood
Monumental Rare Canadian Hand-Carved and Painted Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. It has a shrinkage crack in the bottom of the belly of the goose. It does not take away from the
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Wood and Canvas Canadian Floater Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely carved wood and canvas floater decoy is in fine condition with wear consistent from age
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Decoys
Materials
Canvas
Early 20thc Original Painted & Signed "rw Schaap"canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DECOY IS SIGNED "RW SCHAAP" ON THE BASE OF THE GOOSE.THE GOOSE HAS SUCH GREAT PRESENTS AND HAS A
Category
Early 20th Century American Decoys
Materials
Pine
Early 20thc Original Painted & Hand Carved Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY 20THC HAND CARVED & PAINTED CANADIAN GOOSE IN ORIGINAL SURFACE.SIGNED BY THE MAKER "RW SCHAAP
Category
Early 20th Century American Decoys
Materials
Pine
20th Century Original White Painted Hand Carved Canadian Goose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand carved and painted Canadian goose is from the forties and probably made in Canada
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Decoys
Materials
Wood
Monumental Cadian Goose Made by Doug Jester of Chincoteaque, Virgina
By Doug Jester
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large solid wood goose comes from the collection of Harry Walsh and was made by Doug Jester of
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Decoys
Materials
Wood
Fantastic Lg.& Rare 19THC Original Cream Painted Goose From N.E.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic giant 19thc original painted cream colored goose with a black painted beak .The original
Category
Antique 19th Century American Decoys
Materials
Pine
Large Vintage Decoy Duck, English, Cedar, Canada Goose, Figure, Artist Signed
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage decoy duck. An English, carved cedar Canada Goose figure, dating to the
Category
Late 20th Century British Nautical Objects
Materials
Cedar
H 11.03 in W 5.52 in D 19.1 in
Grindstone Island, NY Long Neck Goose Decoy Signed By Carver
By Manley Rusho
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage wood carved Long Neck Goose Decoy signed by Manley Rusho, Grindstone Island, New York.
Category
20th Century American Decoys
Materials
Wood
1930s Hand-Carved and Painted Goose Decoy from Diamond, Missouri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s log goose decoy, made from a log and the neck and head are hand-carved to fit the log. The
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Wood
New England Half-Sized Goose Decoy, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique New England half-sized Goose Decoy, circa 1900, a diminutive sized goose decoy from the
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Pine
1930s Signed and Dated Hand-Carved Goose Decoy from Diamond, Missouri
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing log goose decoy is made from a log and the neck and head are hand-carved to fit the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Country Decoys
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Wood
American Primitive Canadian Goose Decoy
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American Folk Art large-scale working cork Canadian goose duck decoy that is fully divided
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Wood, Cork
Decorative Folky Sleeping Goose Decoy
Located in Nantucket, MA
Distressed black and grey paint with neck and head turned over back.
Has an age crack in the middle of one side,
circa 1975.
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
American Vintage Toleware Metal Goose Decoy Table Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted toleware metal goose decoy table sculpture, America, 1930s
The metal decoy is seated in
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Canadian Goose Decoys, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Larger decoy measures - 18 x 32 x 9
smaller decoy measures -15 x 29 x 8.
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Decoys
Materials
Pine
Original Set of Folding Johnsons Goose Decoys, circa 1940
Located in London, GB
Original set of folding Johnsons Goose decoys, circa 1940
We are proud to offer a set of 6 A
Category
Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Signs
Materials
Canvas
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Early 20th Century Hand Painted Duck Decoy Antique, USA owned by Bob Tillbutt
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved and hand painted duck decoy is perfect for the collector. Well used by a previous hunter the paint has faded through time althoug...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 4.63 in W 12 in D 3.75 in
19th Century Carved Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Very nice 19th Century carved swan decoy, unpainted. Very nice, natural looking. Life size. 24" x 10" x 17"H
Period: late 19th century
Origin: United States
Size: 24" x 10" x 17"H
...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Decoys
Materials
Wood
D.W. Nichol Signed Hand Carved Wood Duck Decoy, Male Cinnamon Teal
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful work, a male cinnamon teal, hand carved and painted by renowned duck decoy artist D W Nichol. Beautifully crafted and decorated.
The work is signed "Male Cinnamon Teal...
Category
20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Wood, Paint
Nantucket Lightship Basket, Made by Davis Hall on the South Shoal Lightship
Located in Nantucket, MA
Oval Nantucket lightship basket with shaped oak swing handle
ending in carved round “lollipop” ends and brass ears. Remnants of
the original paper label remains on the bottom. Made...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Oak
Pair of Early 20th Century American Eider Duck Decoys
Located in Chicago, IL
A special and whimsical pair of early 20th century American hands-carved wood Eider Duck decoys with black and white painted bodies and eyes.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Country Decoys
Materials
Wood
Roger Litski 1950s Pair of Mallard Decoys
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Mallard pair of hand carved by Roger Litski. Original paint still showing. Glass eyes. Each marked on the bottom "R.L." Oversized for big water.
Period: circa 1950
Origin: Green Bay...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Decoys
Materials
Wood
Harry Jobes Swan Decoy Pair
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Matched swan pair
Item number: X837
Matched Pair. Two swan decoys by Harry Jobes of Aberdeen, MD. Original paint. Used Decoys - a few shot holes. Selling as a pair.
Period: First h...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Decoys
Materials
Wood
Swan Decoy by Wild Fowler
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Very nice hollow carved swan in the style of Madison Mitchell by Wild Fowler Decoy Factory Point Pleasant, New Jersey. Original cream white paint.
Period: Mid-20th century
Origin: N...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Decorative swan decoy carved from a barn beam. Glass eyes, original paint. Carver unknown. Original cream white paint.
Period: Mid-20th century
Origin: United States
Size: 25" x 10"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label
By Sherwin P. Boyer 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
Made with oak staves, handle, mahogany base and attached brass ears, in excellent condition. The poem on the label reads” I was made in Nantucket, I’m strong and stout. Don’t lose me...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mason Blue Wing Teal Decoys
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of Mason Detroit glass eyed blue wing teal. Great collectors set. Neat signs of use and chip shots.
Period: First quarter 20th century
Origin: Wisconsin
Size: 12" x 4" x 6"H.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Decoys
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mason Detroit Grade Canvasback Decoys, circa 1920
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of Evans Factory canvasbacks
Item Number: Y606A
Pair of Evans Factory canvasbacks. Original paint, hand carved, glass eyes. Were used in Wisconsin. Almost complete wing pain...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Decoys
Materials
Wood
Pair of early 20th century English estate made folk art decoy pigeons
Located in London, GB
Pair of early 20th century English estate made folk art decoy pigeons
Obtained from an Estate sale in Cornwall earlier this month, hand carved pine working pair of folk-art pigeon d...
Category
Vintage 1910s European Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Pine
Hays Grand Prix Pair Mallard Decoys
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hays grand prix pair of mallards decoys. Exceptional paint. Priced as a pair. Wear consistent with use adds to the age of the set.
Period circa 1924
Origin: Detroit, Michigan
Size:...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Decoys
Materials
Wood
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Goose Decoy For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the goose decoy you’re looking for. Each goose decoy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and pine. There are many kinds of the goose decoy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A goose decoy is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Creations By Cranford and Doug Jester each produced at least one beautiful goose decoy that is worth considering.
How Much is a Goose Decoy?
The average selling price for a goose decoy at 1stDibs is $1,400, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $6,500 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Decoys for You
Vintage, new and antique decoys have become fashionable decor in modern homes.
The history of decoy ducks, shorebirds, geese and other waterfowl as part of the folk art tradition stretches back thousands of years. Tule duck decoys made between 400 B.C. and 100 A.D. by Indigenous people for use in hunting have been found in Nevada that are similar to decoys still in use today.
Waterfowl decoys are now often made of plastic and foam, but vintage duck decoys from the mid-19th to early 20th century were frequently made of wood. Canvas duck decoys were popularized from the 1920s to ’40s as a lightweight alternative. These folk art pieces feature hand-painted feathers and long, flat bodies, lending themselves well to display in living rooms on shelves and in cabinets.
One of the fascinating aspects of handcrafted waterfowl decoys is their regional variation to match the local birds. For example, German decoys are regularly decorated with green and gray paints, making them look like mallard ducks. Scandinavian decoys are typically black and white, resembling the common eider.
Either option could be a rustic treasure for one’s home, adding a touch of eclectic art to any room. Browse antique, new and vintage decoys on 1stDibs today.
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