I found this while browsing eBay for folk art, where wooden duck decoys sit in a wonderful gray area between tool, sculpture, and quiet room companion. Hand-painted is the phrase that always gets me to slow down.
What I like is the humility of it. A decoy is made to pretend, but once it retires to a shelf it becomes oddly honest: paint, wood, scratches, posture, and personality.
Why it caught my eye: folk art often keeps the maker's hand visible, and that makes even a simple duck feel specific.
Best for: cabin shelves, folk art collectors, rustic rooms, and people who like decor with a working past.