Allen Tillet (NC, 1906-1981), Root Head Coot

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, head made from a limb, layered lead ballast.

Length 12 in.

Allen Tillet decoys are special in an untraditional way. The heads were made from willow limbs and have different head positions Head has a slight turn to the right; attractive layered lead ballast.

Orignial with light gunning wear.