Sea Level, North Carolina, circa 1920, carved and painted wood, published on pages 67 and 69 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey and page 103 of Art Ducko produced by the North Carolina Museum of History.

Length 14 in.

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

Purchased from Roy Willis on September 16, 2007.
Roy Willis purchased from Harry Hamilton's widow in 1975.
Exhibited at the North Carolina Museum of History 2008.

This full bodied roothead curlew was purchased by Roy Willis from the Harry Hamilton stand. It has a stunning appearance with the rounded breast and slightly flat top of the body.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, hit by shot. Photography stand does not convey.