Mervin Saunders (NC, 1906-2001), Mallard

Poplar Branch, North Carolina, circa 1940, carved and painted wood.

Length 17.5 in.

From the Melvin Saunders hunting rig.

Mallards from Currituck County are extremely rare. This example has wing relief carving and its rig mate is published on page 201 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Original paint, significant age check down the back.