Doug Jester (VA, 1876-1961), Curlew

Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood.

Length 13.5 in

Former collection of Bob Gresham.

"Shark Fin" Model, Doug Jester made this curlew for use from mahogany in the 1930s. This bill is splined through the head in the traditional eastern shore Virginia manner.

Original paint, some scuffing on the left side.