Virginia Beach, Virginia, circa 1950, painted canvas over wire construction.

Length 10.5 in.

Seldom seen coot decoys by M.R. Mathias, constructed with robust, curved wooden spines and no wire ribs, rig mate published on page 83 of Gun Clubs and Decoys of Back Bay & Currituck Sound by Archie Johnson and Bud Coppedge.

Original paint with light gunning wear, mild soiling to canvas.