Ocracoke, North Carolina, circa 1930, carved and paint wood, incised PW on the bottom.

Length 15.75 in.

From the Estate of the late Mr. and Mrs. Drew Harper Jr., Grifton, North Carolina

Pinta Williams was a fisherman, decoy maker, and guide. During World War II he was a game warden and sold hunting licenses. He guided with Gary Bragg and also at the Green Island Club. He was also a favorite guide of Dr. Edgar Burke. Pinta's wife would cook wild fowl for Dr. Burke, who preferred brant prepared rare as his favorite table bird.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, some dry paint is chipping, age check in body.