Alvin Harris (NC, 1904-1975), Beach Robin

Atlantic, North Carolina, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood, copper stake.

Former collection of Roy Willis.

This example was carved from balsa salvaged from the life rafts of Liberty ships in World War 2. Rig mates are published on page 92 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey.

Original with light gunning wear.