Scott Etheridge (NC, 1916-2000), Coot

Knotts Island, North Carolina, carved and painted wood, balsa

Length 12 in.

Scott Etheridge was the younger brother of Lionel Etheridge and son to Napoleon Bonaparte Etheridge who maintained a stand of Alvirah Wright decoys. This is one of two dozen balsa coot decoys he made, turned head to left. A rig mate is published on page 97 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Original paint worn to bare wood in areas.