Waves, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, iron bill, mounted on driftwood base.

Length 11in.

Former Collection of Mac Midgett.

This decoy is 1.75 in. thick and has a wonderful dry surface. It was probably made the generation before those Cecil Midgett made and are published on page 144 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey.

Original paint with light gunning wear.