Avon, North Carolina, circa 1929, carved and painted wood, published on page 140 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey, page 355 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen, and page 75 of Art Ducko Waterfowl Culture in North Carolina produced by the North Carolina Museum of History.

Length 12 in.

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina

Purchased from Neal Conoley in 1987.

Manson was a legendary waterman from the Outer Banks. He joined the coast guard in 1935 and retired in 1972 with the rank of commander. This Manson Meekins willet illustrates the removable head construction which is remarkable as he was able to carved these at the young age of thirteen. They were hunted for six years and were stored in the rafters of a boat house until around 1980. His decoys are very rare and collectible.

Photography stand does not convey.

Original paint, age check down the back.