Published Ellie Saunders (NC, 1884-1969), Black Duck

Poplar Branch, North Carolina, circa 1940, carved and painted wood and cork, published on page 195 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 14.5 in.

Early North Carolina black ducks are very rare. Ellie made some cork decoys with thick wooden baseboards, this is the only surviving black duck known.

Original with light gunning wear.