Wilton Walker (NC, 1889-1974), Redhead

Tulls Creek, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood.

Length 16.5 in.

Wilton was a market hunter until 1918 and then served as the caretaker of the Launch Landing Club. His skill as a boat builder is obvious in his decoys. He made stylish flat bottom decoys and left the bodies rough from the wood rasp.

Old gunning paint with light wear, working repair to the neck.