Lewark Hill, North Carolina, circa 1880s, carved and painted wood, published on page 249 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 14 in.

Former collection of Kroghie Andresen.

John Lewark was one of the early settlers to the Sea Gull area. He owned a 62 acre farm which was located between Monkey Island and the Swan Island Club. His known decoys are rare and are some of the earliest from North Carolina.

Old gunning paint, working repair to the neck.