Willie Lewark (NC, 1891-1968), Canvasback

Collington, North Carolina, circa 1930, carved and painted wood, glass eyes.

Length 18.5 in.

Willie Lewark's wooden decoys were carved in the Kitty Hawk style. Willie's decoy heads have an elongated bill which makes them stand out. This large canvasback drake has exceptional form.

Original paint worn to bare wood in places.