Wilton Walker (NC, 1889-1974), Bluebill

Tulls Bay, North Carolina, circa 1930, carved and painted wood.

Length 15.5 in.

Wilton Walker made stylish flat bottom decoys and left the decoys rough from a wood rasp.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, hit by shot, head slightly lifted, wear to tip of bill, working repair to the neck.