Avon, North Carolina, circa 1950, carved and painted wood, incised MM brand.

Length 16.5 in.

Former collection of Doily Fulcher.

Manson Meekins carved this oversized redhead decoy to use in Back Bay. It was carved in the style of the Michigan decoys where he had been stationed. He retired in 1972, after 37 years in the Coast Guard, with the rank of commander. A rig mate is published on page 356 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Original paint with light gunning wear.