Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, published on page 290 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 12.5 in.

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

Former collection of Dionne Tillet, Allen Tillet's daughter.

Allen Tillet root head duck decoys are special and highly desired among collectors. The heads were made from willow limbs and have different head positions which make the decoy pose animated and effective.

Original paint with light gunning wear, some rodent chew on left side of head, tight age check right side of head.