Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1942, caved and painted wood and cork, glass eyes, signed and dated.

Length 16.5 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.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, some cork missing at the base of the neck, right eye missing.