Allen Tillet (NC, 1906-1981), Published Root Head Bluebill

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, published on page 289 of Gunning Birds by Kroghie Andresen..

Length 11.5 in.

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina

Former collection of Philip Harvey.

Allen Tillet decoys are special in an untraditional way. The heads were made from willow limbs and have different head positions. This example has a cypress body.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, tight age checks in the root head.