Charles Edward Mason (NC), Curlew

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

Length 16 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 David O'Neal on May 22, 2012.

A skilled decoy carver from Stacy, North Carolina, a community often celebrated as the "decoy carving capital of Down East." This region has a long tradition of craftsmanship, where carvers, including Mason, created detailed wooden decoys both for personal use and for visiting hunters. This large curlew is made from balsa salvaged from life rafts during World War II.

Photography stand does not convey.

Original with light gunning wear.

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