Knotts Island, North Carolina, circa 1970, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, head turn to left.

Length 18.5 in.

Ardell was son of famed decoy maker Charlie Waterfield. Ardell successfully carried on the Knotts Island tradition of decoy making. Working birds from him are rare.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, working repair to neck, age check down the right side of body, multiple areas of paint wear to wood, insect damage right side.