Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, 1940s, carved and painted wood.

Length 16.5 in.

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

Former collection of Ted Moseley.
From the hunting rig of J.S. Fulcher of Coinjock.

Manie was arguably the finest maker of canvas over wire decoys from North Carolina, his wooden decoys are very attractive and rare in number.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, multiple age checks in body and head.