Reuben Etheridge (NC, 1910-1996), Published Pair of Bufflehead

Manteo, North Carolina, circa 1940, carved and painted wood, published on page 320 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 11 in.

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

This pair of bufflehead decoys were made from driftwood washed up on the beach. These folksy little decoys were very functional and showed up well on the water.

Original paint; wood chipping on the tail of the drake.