Eldon Willis (NC, 1908-1981) and Elmer Salter (NC, 1902-1964), Goose

Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1949, carved and painted wood, large keel.

Length 21 in.

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

From the gunning rig and former collection of Roy Wills.

This goose is one of twelve that Eldon made for his son, Roy, in 1949, which represents his first gunning rig of decoys. Decoys from the original Roy Willis hunting rig of 1949 are highly prized by collectors.

Old gunning paint; age check in the bottom.