Eldon Willis (NC, 1908-1981), Published Yellowlegs

Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1950s, carved and painted wood, published on page 41 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey.

Length 9 in.

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

Former collection of Roy Willis.

In the 1950s, Eldon Willis carved a group of Calvin Gaskill rig inspired yellowlegs decoys, preparing for the shorebird hunts that he and his son Roy might undertake.

Original paint with light gunning wear.