Callie O'Neal (NC, 1910-1970), Widgeon

Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood, hanging fish net weight ballast.

Length 17 in.

Private Collection South Georgia

Purchased from Elizabeth Reed, daughter of Callie O'Neal on April 2000.

A rig mate is published on page 177 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Original paint, working repair to the neck, repair to underside of the bill, age check down the back.

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