Wanchese, North Carolina, circa 1920, carved and painted wood.

Length 17.5 in.

Daniels worked as a caretaker and guide at the Bodie Island Club. He helped rebuild the Duck Island Club in the 1920s and was a guide there. This redhead duck was likely made there, very rare species by the maker as he carved mostly brant. It has an attractive black diamond form on the back.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, age checks on top of body.