Important Manson Meekins (NC, 1916-2018 ), Published Root Head Willet

Avon, North Carolina, circa 1929, carved and painted wood, published on page 355 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen and pages 127 and 139 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey, and page 75 of Art Ducko Waterfowl Culture in North Carolina produced by the North Carolina Museum of History.

Length 12 in.

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

Former collection of Neal Conoley.

Manson carved this willet shorebird decoy out of some pine net stakes when he was just thirteen years old. The head is made from an inverted cedar limb.

Original paint, age checks in the body.