Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1930, carved and painted wood, incised IF brand indicating it was part of his personal hunting rig.

Length 14 in.

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina

Former collection of Philip and Susan Harvey.

Irving Fulcher was the son of Charles Fulcher and he grew up hunting and carving decoys in the Core Sound tradition. This decoy body is carved from one piece of wood which was unusual as most of his bodies are laminated with two or three pieces of wood.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear; head slightly lifted from body.