Halls Harbor, North Carolina, before 1900, carved and painted wood, branded IMG.

Length 15 in.

Ike Merrill Gallop decoys reflect the classic, southern Currituck style. They were made before the turn of the century and were typically small redheads and canvasbacks. This stately example has a high head and the important IMG brand. It was used in his market hunting operation.

Old gunning paint, hit by shot, age checks in the body.