Rufus Roberts (NC,1897-1954), Bluebill

Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1930, carved and painted wood.

Length 18 in.

Rufus Roberts made several stands of very attractive diver ducks mostly during the 1930s when he was operating the Roberts Brothers Lodge. His decoys are distinguished by the heavy chin line, a rare decoy.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, hit by shot, repair to neck.