Alphonso "Fonnie" Tillett (NC, 1881-1954), Published Willet

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, circa 1910, carved and painted wood, wooden bill, published on page

Length 12.5 in.

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

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Purchased from Joe Taylor on July 19, 2012.
Former collection of D.C. North.

Tillet was born and raised in Kitty Hawk. As a young boy, he learned how to hunt, fish, and build boats. He first worked alongside local market hunters, including Bob Perry and Ivey Dowdy. This stylish willet is one of the better shorebird decoys carved by Tillet.

Photography stand does not convey.

Original paint with light gunning wear.

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