Wallace O'Neal, Jr. (NC, 1896-1976), Canvasback

Poplar Branch, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood.

Length 17 in.

The Wallace O'Neal, Jr. decoys typically had a large body with high angled heads. The upturned bills on his decoys are his trademark. This decoy has an interesting sand cast lead ballast.

Old gunning paint, age checks on left side of the body.