Ellie Saunders (NC, 1884-1969), Coot

Poplar Branch, North Carolina, circa 1920s, carved and painted cork and wood.

Length 10.5 in.

A similar example is published on page 161 of Waterfowl Heritage North Carolina Decoys and Gunning Lore by Neal Conoley.

Original paint worn to bare cork, wear to tail with some cork loss.