EM Sears (NC, 1885-1984), Redhead

Shawboro, North Carolina, circa 1920, carved and painted wood.

Length 12.5 in.

Former collection of Kroghie Andresen

Emmerson Sears used his rig to hunt the small marsh ponds behind his house on Churches Island. His decoys are very small and have a distinctive flare at the base of the neck.

Old gunning paint with heavy wear, most of the bill is a replacement, age checks in head and body.