Manie Haywood (NC, 1898-1969), Black Duck

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, circa 1930s, painted canvas over wire construction.

Length 18.5 in.

Manie Haywood`s canvas duck decoys can be identified by oval base boards and a carved indenture from the top of the head to the bill. This example has an extra thick base board, rare species by the maker.

Original paint, one inch tear to canvas at wire rib on left side, wear to tip of the tail.