Chesapeake, Virginia, circa 1950s, carved and painted wood.

Length 16.5 in.

Arthur Smith hunted often with his friend Vernon Creekmore and contributed decoys to his hunting stand. Arthur's decoys are appealing in that they were left rough with a wood rasp. A rig mate is published on page 132 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, age checks on back and bottom.