Oliver "Tuts" Lawson (MD, b. 1938), Black Duck

Crisfield, Maryland, circa 1990, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, signed and dated.

Length 15.5 in.

Private Collection, Chincoteague, Virginia

Oliver Lawson began his carving career at the age of nine and was mentored by the famous Ward Brothers. He later worked with them and helped them complete orders. His work is found in significant collections around the world, head turned to the right.

Original.