Eldon Willis (NC, 1908-1981) and Elmer Salter (NC, 1902-1964), Pair of Bufflehead

Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood.

Length 10 in.

From the hunting rig of Sammy Salter.

The carving team of Eldon Willis and Elmer Salter was the most prolific carvers from Core Sound. They created their first rig together in 1928. Bufflehead saved many a day for the Core Sound hunter.

Original paint with light gunning wear, hen has paint flaking to back.