Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, published on page 284 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 17.5 in.

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina

Joe Perry was a professional waterman who spent his entire life in Kitty Hawk. He carved several stands of decoys in the 1930's. His decoys have the forward crest on the heads like the John Austin birds but generally have longer bodies.

Original paint; tight crack in neck.