joe-perry-nc-1893-1981-published-black-duck
Lot 2081
Joe Perry (NC, 1893-1981), Published Black Duck
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood, published on page 284 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 17 in.

Former collection of Kroghie Andresen.

Joe had three brothers who hunted together but only Joe made or repaired decoys. He was the foremost waterman in the family. He made an estimated 200-400 decoys during his lifetime.

Old gunning paint.