attributed Harry Hamilton Curlew

Sea Level, North Carolina, circa 1920, carved and painted wood, iron bill.

Length 13.5 in.

This bird is .75 in. thick and similar in style to the Harry Hamilton curlew pictured on page 70 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, wear to edge of the tail.