Duck, North Carolina, circa 1910, carved and painted wood.

Length 15.5 in.

Alvirah Wright is widely considered one of North Carolina's finest makers. Family members estimate he made between 300 and 500 decoys and sold them commercially for fifty cents each. His decoys are considered the finest sculptural decoys from North Carolina. A wonderfully carved contemporary head placed on an old body by Alvirah Wright.

Original paint with gunning wear, age checks to back, head a professional replacement.