Churches Island, North Carolina, this hen bluebill is truly special.

Length 16 in.

Former collection of Philip and Susan Harvey.

Riley took over the job of caretaker of the Monkey Island Club in 1909. He lived there as caretaker for twenty years when the club was owned by the American Tobacco Company. He carved a stand of decoys under the guidance of Rufus Roberts. His decoys are extremely rare and sought after.

Original paint; tight age check on the bottom.