Eldon Willis (NC, 1908-1981) and Elmer Salter (1902-1964), Goose

Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1950s, carved and painted wood, lanyard with lead mushroom weight.

Length 17.5 in.

During the mid-20th century, Eldon Willis and Elmer Salter collaborated to create duck decoys that gained widespread recognition for their exceptional craftsmanship and practical design. Their work was shaped by the needs of local hunters in the Core Sound region, who required durable and reliable decoys to withstand the challenging coastal hunting environment.

Old gunning paint, multiple age checks on body with a heavy check on left side, some wood damage on the bottom near the tail.

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