George Waterfield (NC, 1885-1926), Canvasback

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

Length 16 in.

Around the turn of the century, George Waterfield carved some of the most recognized decoys from Knotts Island. These small decoys with finely carved paddle tails were appropriate for the time. Prior to 1918, he maintained a stand of decoys for market hunting, which were branded.

Old gunning paint, chips at tail.

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