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Lot 1065
A String of Female Bufflehead Float Decoys by Romie Waterfield
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Brown paint with inset glass eyes and distinctive white cheek marking, all inscribed on the bottom "RLW."

5 x 10 in. each

From the Personal Collection of Bob Timberlake, Lexington, North Carolina

Romie Lee Waterfield (1918-2010) was born in False Cape State Park. He was a long time resident of Knott Island, North Carolina, retiring from the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. He came from a family of decoy carvers and mentored many others starting out.

Scattered paint flecks; good condition.