Clay Tillet (NC, 1913-1992), Pintail

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, circa 1940, carved and painted wood, tack eyes, branded CT.

Length 16.25 in.

A well made Tillet pintail with an extended tail and wing relief carving. A rig mate pintail is published on page 295 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Second coat of gunning paint with light wear, some staining to the white paint on the breast.