Roy Willis (NC, 1932-2012), Pintail

Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1980, carved and painted wood, bottom signed in pen ROY H. WILLIS / STACY, N.C.

Roy Willis was a carver, historian, and decoy collector. His decoy collection was an important reference guide for identifying the early Carteret County makers. This classic pintail was influenced by the work of his father, Eldon Willis.

Original paint, unrigged.