The charm of this Mallard Family is enhanced by the viewer's ability to change the configuration. "Children especially like this hands-on piece," says Allen who explains that the sculpture was inspired by his own childhood. "As a child growing up in Marin County, we often had mallards as pets, so I spent a lot of time watching their movements. I especially like the characteristic angle of their heads in this piece."

Mother: 7" long.
Ducklings: 4" long.