Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1950s, carved and painted wood.

Length 16.5 in.

From the Personal Collection of Dr. Jack Dudley

Ralph Monroe Nelson spent his early years in Stacy spring crabbing, summer fishing, clamming, and hunting in the winter. His first love was duck hunting and decoy making evolved as an outgrowth of his interest. This pintail shows the influence of Eldon Willis and Elmer Salter.

Original paint with light gunning wear.