Avon, North Carolina, circa 1915, carved and painted wood, iron bill, published on page 149 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey.

Length 17.25 in.

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

Former collection of Somers Headley, author of the classic book, Shorebirds.

Aaron Hooper had access to Gull Shoal Island and from the 1890s to the 1950s, this island was the mecca for shorebird hunting on the southern stretch of the Outer Banks. Aaron owned the closest boat landing to this hunting grounds.

Original paint with light gunning wear, oxidation to bill.