Bob Morse (NC, 1881-1971), Redhead

Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1930, carved and painted wood, cotton cordage with cast lead weight.

Length 17.5 in.

Morse is highly regarded as the father of the Churches Island School of decoy making. His decoys are the rarest of the Churches Island makers as he did not make many.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, the head is a later replacement by Joe Hayman.

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