Wallace O'Neal, Sr. (NC, 1867-1955), Bluebill

Poplar Branch, North Carolina, circa 1910, carved and painted wood.

Length 16 in.

Wallace was an early market hunter concentrating his efforts on Currituck Sound. His decoys are very old and his best work, like this example, are iconic sculptures.

Paint taken down with an application of linseed oil, working repair to neck.