Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood.

Length 14 in.

Former collection of Roy Willis and retains his original tag.

Alfred was born in Stacy on the "Ridge" in the western portion of the loop road. As a youngster his hair was very white and he received the nickname, "Cotton-eye". He began carving in the 1930s and kept a hunting camp on the Core Banks.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, age check on the lower right side.