Knotts Island, North Carolina, circa 1910, carved and painted wood.

Length 14.5 in.

He was a market and sport hunter and focused his efforts in Currituck Sound. His life ended tragically in a murder/suicide. Prior to his death, he carved a rig of decoys for Cliff Johnson, the founder of Johnson and Johnson. This is an extremely well carved and early example.

Old gunning paint with moderate wear, neck crack repaired by Frank Finney.