Lionel Mason (NC, 1909-1981), Published Beach Robin

Atlantic, North Carolina, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood, iron nail bill, loosely mounted on wood base with iron stake, published on page 74 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey.

Length 8.5 in.

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina

Former collection of Don Walston.

A very important North Carolina folk art form.

Original paint with moderate wear, hit by shot, corrosion to iron bill.