Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1984, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, branded JC REED, 1984 in pencil, includes a photo of Corb Reed holding the decoy.

Length 12 in.

Private Collection, Chincoteague, Virginia

Reed had no known formal art training but his decoys were admired for their beauty and style that set him apart from other carvers in the Chincoteague region. This example is a masterwork, having wing relief carving.

Original, unrigged.