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

Length 19.75 in.

Daniels is known for his sturdy decoys which spent a majority of their time in the unforgiving saltwater. Made with short heads with thick sturdy necks, these decoys saw hard use from Oregon Inlet and south to Buxton. His decoys spent their days at the Bodie Island Club, Duck Island Club, North Phipps Club and others in the early 1900s.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, large age check right side, tight age checks in the head.